The “hyperpigmentation” meme is trending on TikTok, and many users want to know why. The origin of the well-known meme can be traced back to several years ago. Since then, numerous videos with the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to skin concerns, acne and wrinkles tend to dominate the conversation. But anyone with ...

Hyperpigmentation, recognized by darker patches of skin due to increased melanin production, is one of the most common skin conditions, with melasma (a form of hyperpigmentation) affecting nearly 5 ...

Dealing with dark spots? These are the most effective skincare products for banishing and preventing hyperpigmentation. Dealing with dark spots? These are the most effective skincare products for ...

Hyperpigmentation is one of the most common skin concerns for melanated beauties. If you’ve ever dealt with stubborn dark spots, you know it can feel like an uphill battle. Whether caused by acne, sun ...

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 ...

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) happens when your skin makes extra melanin after it has been irritated or injured. Melanin is a natural pigment that is responsible for the color in our hair, ...

The first step to treating acne scarring is to prevent new acne from occurring in the first place (difficult, I know). Once that’s addressed as much as possible, the best results come from lasers, ...

Kojic acid is quickly growing in popularity. Notably, it's starting to replace hydroquinone in many bleaching agents. For example, you can find kojic acid in products used to bleach skin and whiten ...

board-certified dermatologist and assistant professor of dermatology at University of Minnesota Medical School Hyperpigmentation is caused by excessive production of melanin (your skin’s natural ...

Hyperpigmentation is common in dark skin and occurs when an area of skin becomes darker than the surrounding skin. It is typically longer lasting and more challenging to treat in darker than lighter ...