Hyperpigmentation is a common condition that makes some areas of the skin darker than others. Extra melanin creates spots or patches that look brown, black, gray, red or pink. The areas are not painful or itchy, but they can make people self-conscious. Several lifestyle changes and treatments can help, especially sun protection and skin care. Skin gets its color from a substance called melanin, which is made by skin cells. When those skin cells are damaged or unhealthy, they can produce too much melanin. The melanin can clump, causing that area to appear darker. Many things can lead to hyperpigmentation: 🏹Genetics, such as a family with freckles. 🏹Hormone changes, such as during puberty or pregnancy, or melasma. 🏹Injury to the skin (for example, acne, cuts or burns), which is sometimes called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. 🏹Medications, such as oral contraceptives (birth control pills) and drugs that cause sensitivity to light. 🏹Certain medications, PPD hair color, essential oils. 🏹Oxidative stress, illness or sun exposure. 🏹Sun damage (these spots are often called solar lentigines). Depending on the reasons for hyperpigmentation, your healthcare provider may suggest some lifestyle changes: 💘Avoiding sun damage by staying out of the sun, using sunscreen and wearing protective clothing. 💘Stopping any medications that may be causing it. 💘Taking vitamins and oral antioxidants like Glutathione, Vitamin C or NAC. #drkiransays #author #isya #isyaderm #drkiransethi #healthyskin #skincare #skincareroutine #skincaretips #bodycare #hyperpigmentation #pigmentation #pigmentationremoval #pigments #pigmentationtreatment #hyperpigmentationtreatment #hyperpop #healthyskintips