The patient had minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation. Minocycline is most often used for acne, rosacea, and management of certain sexually transmitted diseases. Other indications include chronic ...

Hyperpigmentation is the abnormal darkening of the skin. Skin discoloration tends to involve the face and limbs but can occur anywhere on the body, including the buttocks. Although hyperpigmentation ...

Pigmentation on the legs of a young female athlete A 17-year-old female developed diffuse blue-gray pigmentation of both shins over a two-month period. A 17-year-old female developed diffuse blue-gray ...

Whether it’s from impatiently popping a pimple (of which I am very guilty) or from scars left behind after a breakout, I’ve come to accept that dark spots are an inevitable part of my life. As someone ...

As we age, we encounter many skincare challenges, and one that impacts nearly everyone is hyperpigmentation. Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Michele Green explains that “Hyperpigmentation is a skin ...

There are two types of skin pigmentation disorders: hyperpigmentation, in which the skin produces too much melanin, and hypopigmentation, in which the skin produces too little melanin. Skin ...

Even before the best products for hyperpigmentation came to light, the skin care industry has gone hard on the disappearing act. Slather on this cream and you’ll erase your pimples. Dab on this serum, ...