How is uneven skin tone treated?

Dark or light patches can follow inflammation, hormonal changes, sun exposure, or irritation. Melasma often affects the face and can fluctuate with light and hormonal influences. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation follows acne, eczema, injury, or another irritated area. Sun-damaged skin may show mottled colour alongside fine lines and roughness.

Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen, shade, and gentle skin care help limit worsening. A clinician may recommend a skin-brightening treatment or a prescription product suited to your pigment pattern and skin tone. Chemical peels, IPL photofacial treatment, or picosecond laser treatment may be considered after assessment; the wrong intensity can irritate skin and deepen pigmentation. Improvement usually needs a gradual plan and follow-up.

Arrange a skin assessment if a patch changes quickly, bleeds, crusts, becomes painful, or looks different from the surrounding marks. Seek advice before using strong lightening products if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, prone to eczema, or developing new irritation.

Ask what pattern and cause they suspect, whether a medicine or cosmetic is contributing, which treatment fits your skin tone, and how to reduce the risk of irritation or rebound darkening.