“Bleach removes melanin safely.”
Fact: household bleach can burn skin. Unregulated lightening products may contain hidden steroids or mercury.
Pigmentation care at Dermis 365
Pigmentation & Dark Spots Identify the type. Treat the trigger. Protect the progress.
Dark spots and patches develop when the skin produces or stores extra pigment called melanin. They may follow acne, irritation or injury, or appear because of sun exposure, hormones, melasma, medicines or other conditions. Treatment works best when the cause is identified first.
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Common triggers
Why dark spots develop or worsen
Clinical Overview & Triggers
- Key insight Comprehensive medical evaluation helps determine the exact underlying mechanism.
Fact check
Pigmentation myths that can harm skin
Fact: household bleach can burn skin. Unregulated lightening products may contain hidden steroids or mercury.
“Fairer skin means healthier skin.”
Fact: treatment aims for healthier, more even skin—not changing your natural colour.
“The strongest peel works fastest.”
Fact: excessive strength can cause burns and deeper post-inflammatory pigmentation.
“Laser permanently removes every spot.”
Fact: some pigment responds poorly or returns, and unsuitable lasers can make it darker.
Dark neck or body folds
Darkening may relate to friction, irritation or acanthosis nigricans and should be assessed.
Medication or health-related pigment
Some medicines, nutritional problems and hormonal or systemic conditions can alter skin colour.
Diagnosis before treatment
How pigmentation is assessed
A doctor may use clinical examination and, in selected cases, a Wood’s lamp, dermoscopy, blood tests or biopsy. Tests are not needed for every dark spot.
Do not assume every spot is harmless
See a doctor if a spot…
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Changes in size or shape
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Has several colours
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Bleeds or crusts
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Itches or becomes painful
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Grows rapidly
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Looks unlike your other spots
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Appears with widespread darkening
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Persists despite gentle care
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions Answered Clear & Clear.
Everything you need to know about our doctor-supervised treatments, AI skin analysis, and clinic consultations.
01 What is hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation means an area is darker than the surrounding skin because it contains more melanin.
02 What causes dark spots?
Common causes include acne, eczema, injury, irritation, sun exposure, hormonal changes, melasma, medicines and ageing.
03 Are acne marks the same as acne scars?
No. Acne marks are flat colour changes. Scars change the texture, creating pits, depressions or raised areas.
04 What is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation?
It is a flat dark mark after inflammation or injury such as acne, eczema, burns, insect bites or picking.
05 What is melasma?
Melasma causes symmetrical brown or grey-brown facial patches. Sunlight, visible light, hormones and genetic tendency can influence it.
06 Can sunscreen fade dark spots?
Sunscreen helps prevent darkening and supports other treatments. Existing pigmentation often needs additional time and care.
07 Is tinted sunscreen helpful?
Tinted sunscreen containing iron oxides may help protect against visible light, which can worsen melasma and pigmentation in some skin tones.
08 How long do dark spots take to fade?
Superficial marks may fade over months; deeper pigment can take much longer. Timing depends on depth, cause, skin tone and continued exposure.
09 Should I use bleaching or fairness creams?
Do not use bleach, unlabelled fairness products or steroid-combination creams. They can cause burns, acne, thinning and difficult pigmentation.
10 Do chemical peels help pigmentation?
Doctor-supervised peels may help selected superficial pigmentation or acne marks. The acid and strength must suit the skin.
11 Can lasers remove pigmentation permanently?
Lasers may improve selected concerns but cannot guarantee permanent clearance. Incorrect treatment can worsen pigmentation.
12 Can dark spots return after treatment?
Yes. Sun exposure, acne, irritation, hormones and other triggers can produce new pigment, so maintenance matters.
13 When should a dark spot be checked?
Seek assessment for a new or changing spot, irregular shape or colour, bleeding, pain, itching, rapid growth or widespread darkening.
14 What treatments are available at Dermis 365?
Options may include medical skincare, control of acne or dermatitis, chemical peels and selected laser-based treatments depending on diagnosis and skin tone.
