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2. Dealing with Weird Dark Patches? Melasma May Be the ... - AOL

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   Melasma appears as a dark brown discoloration on the skin. Dr. Jaliman says it’s often more noticeable on darker-toned skin because “the more melanin you have, the more prone you are to ...

3. 11 dermatologist-approved melasma treatments of 2023

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   Paula’s Choice Clinical Discoloration Repair Serum This repair serum, recommended by Nazarian, has brightening ingredients to treat existing melasma and block the formation of new pigmentation.

4. These Melasma Treatments Will Get Rid Of Hyperpigmentation ...

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   In addition, “vitamin C and vitamin E can act to fade pigment,” says Dr. Miller. “Alpha or beta hydroxy acids, such as mandelic acid, glycolic acid, and salicylic acid, act as exfoliants and

5. Pigmentation disorder - Wikipedia

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   Skin pigmentation is frequently caused by sun exposure. To protect itself against UV radiation from the sun, the body makes more melanin. As a result, the skin may become more pigmented to protect it from the sun's rays. [4] The pigmentation of the skin may also be lightened by certain drugs.

6. Hypopigmentation - Wikipedia

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   Initial Cause of Discoloration: Treatment: Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis: No treatment Postinflammatory hypopigmentation: Treat the underlying inflammatory disease to restore pigmentation Pityriasis versicolor: A topical ointment, such as selenium sulfide 2.5% or imidazoles. Can also use oral medications, such as oral imidazoles or triazoles ...

7. Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation - Wikipedia

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   A diagnosis of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation is established based upon its clinical presentation coupled with a recent history of inflammation over the same area. Diagnostic tests are not required, but can rule out some other conditions, such as Addison's disease or systemic lupus erythematosus. Wood’s lamp evaluation can be used in the ...