- Sun exposure is the main factor of pigmentation but hyper-pigmentation can also be aggravated by other factors including hormone during pregnancy or the contraceptive pills certain medications, acne, melasma and post dis-coloration.
- Pigmentation in the body is due to different forms of melanin, the name for a group of closely related substances of different shades of black and brown.
- There are many options in treating hyper-pigmentation:laser therapy, chemical peels and microdermabrasion. They work by re-surfacing the top layers of skin, revealing a brighter, lighter looking skin.