01 · Understanding the condition
Hyperpigmentation describes increased colour rather than one diagnosis. Distribution, preceding rash, products, medications and metabolic clues help identify the cause.
02 · What people notice
Common signs
and patterns.
- Dark marks after acne or rash
- Patchy uneven tone
- Frictional darkening
- Sun-related spots
03 · Our assessment approach
01
Identify and remove the trigger
02
Restore the skin barrier
03
Use daily photoprotection
04
Add targeted pigment therapy
Medical assessment is advised for sudden widespread darkening, mucosal involvement, systemic symptoms or pigment that does not fit a common pattern.
04 · Common question
A clear
answer.
Can scrubbing remove pigmentation?+
No. Repeated friction can inflame skin and make pigmentation darker.
Online information cannot confirm a diagnosis. Images and symptoms that appear similar can have different causes and may require examination or testing.