Hyperpigmentation causes darkening of the skin due to overproduction of the pigment, melanin. This overproduction has various reasons such as sun damage, inflammation and acne vulgaris. Any area can be affected by hyperpigmentation, be it the face, hands or the neck.

For treatment of hyperpigmentation, topical applications with hydroquinone, azelaic acid kojic acid work best.
The best way of treating hyperpigmentation is undergoing skin peels like salicylic acid peels to treat darkened skin areas. Skin peels are used when topical medication fails. The Intense Pulsed Light therapy targets selective dark spots only. Laser skin resurfacing is another option to treat hyperpigmentation. You could also use over the counter medications. Skin lightning creams that help suck out the production of melanin are an alternative.

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The most apparent reason for pigmentation on the face is exposure to the sun. The harsh UV rays result in up to 80% of signs of premature aging, out of which one is hyper pigmentation that can be seen in the form of age spots caused due to prolonged exposure. Produced by skin cells called melanocytes, melanin is a pigment due to which skin gets its color. Excess production of melanin can lead to pigmentation on the face. An underlying condition like Addison's disease can also cause pigmentation.

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