![]() ![]() Acne is a common source of PIH in melanated skin and is sometimes more disruptive than the actual acne itself.” Then of course, there’s melasma, a special type of pigmentary condition, which tends to occur during pregnancy or during other times of hormonal change (think menopause or the start of taking birth control pills), Ibrahimi adds. This is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). “In skin of color, hyperpigmentation can be caused by anything that irritates or injures the skin. “In fair-skinned individuals, hyperpigmentation is often caused by sun damage and often accumulates with age,” says Omar Ibrahimi, MD, founder and medical director of the Connecticut Skin Institute. ![]() ![]() You can spend years diligently attending to your skin regimen- the right cleansers, the right moisturizers, the right anti-aging serums, the right SPF-only to have your smooth complexion struck down almost overnight by hyperpigmentation, more commonly known as dark spots. ![]()
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