What should you know about hyper pigmentation face?

Patches may follow acne, eczema, irritation, a cut or another inflamed area. Sunlight can deepen existing colour and can also encourage new spots. Hormonal changes may contribute to melasma, which often appears symmetrically on the cheeks, forehead, nose or upper lip. The colour may be brown, grey-brown or darker than the surrounding skin. A new or changing patch deserves a closer look because not every dark mark is simple pigmentation.

Use broad-spectrum sunscreen and reapply as directed, especially when outdoors; hats and shade add protection. Keep products gentle and avoid picking spots or scrubbing patches, since irritation can prolong discolouration. A dermatologist can match treatment to the depth and cause. Options may include prescribed topical treatment, a Chemical Peel, Skin Brightening Treatment, IPL Photofacial, Picosecond Laser Treatment or Hydroquinone Treatment. These choices need careful selection for your skin tone and the diagnosis.

Arrange a dermatology assessment if a patch is new, rapidly changing, uneven in colour, bleeding, crusting, painful or persistently itchy. Seek prompt care for a spot that does not heal or for pigment appearing with a widespread rash, swelling or breathing difficulty. Assessment is also useful when darkening persists despite gentle care or starts after a new medicine.

Ask what is causing the pigmentation, whether it is melasma or post-inflammatory change, how long improvement may take, and which treatment is least likely to irritate your skin. Ask how to combine treatment with sun protection and what warning signs should bring you back.