Hyperpigmentation is the appearance of dark spots on the face and body. It is always associated with UV exposure and one of the following: 1) Skin trauma: wounds, burns or acne scarring from excessive inflammation, often caused by picking at lesions and pimples. 2) Hormonal … [Read more...]

The term hyper stands to express anything that is excessive and what follows with hyperpigmentation is only too obvious. Yes, hyperpigmentation of skin is definitely due to excessive concentration of the pigment melanin in epidermis. Whether hyperpigmentation has any connections … [Read more...]