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Skin care to remove dark spots

Where Dark Patches On Skin is typically felt, shown on a simplified body outline
Illustration: Where Dark Patches On Skin is typically felt, shown on a simplified body outline

Short answer

Skin care for dark spots should combine gentle cleansing, daily broad-spectrum sun protection, and a treatment matched to the cause.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

First step
Gentle care and sun protection
Avoid
Scrubbing and picking

Why dark spots appear

Extra pigment may remain after acne, irritation, an insect bite, or an injury. Sun exposure can deepen existing marks, while melasma often creates broader, symmetrical patches. Sun spots and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation need different assessment from a scaly infection such as tinea versicolor.

A simple routine

Wash with a mild cleanser and avoid scrubbing, picking, and fragranced products that sting. Apply sunscreen to exposed skin every morning and reapply when outdoors; hats and shade add useful protection. A clinician may suggest a pigment-care product or procedures such as Chemical Peel, Skin Brightening Treatment, or Picosecond Laser Treatment. Introduce one active product at a time and stop if burning, swelling, or a rash develops.

When an examination helps

Arrange a dermatology review if a spot is new and changing, has irregular colour or borders, bleeds, crusts, or does not heal. Seek care sooner for painful, rapidly spreading, or infected-looking areas. A clinician can examine the pattern before recommending lightening treatment.

Questions to ask

Could this be Melasma, Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation, Sun Spots, or Tinea Versicolor? Which ingredients or procedures suit my skin, and how should I protect the area while it heals?

Find care

General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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See every listing in Abu Dhabi

Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Can dark spots fade on their own?

Some marks gradually lighten after the trigger settles, but sun exposure and repeated irritation can keep them noticeable.

Should I use several brightening products together?

Using several active products can irritate skin; add products gradually with professional guidance.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.