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Medical-Grade SkincareFirst-line for most pigmentation. Specific products are discussed in consultation, not advertised — UK and UAE advertising rules apply.
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Pigmentation
A category, not a diagnosis. Sun damage, post-inflammatory pigmentation, melasma, and lentigines respond to different treatments.
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What Is It?
Pigmentation is a category, not a diagnosis. Sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, and age-related lentigines all present as dark patches but have different causes — and respond to different treatments. Using the wrong treatment on the wrong type often makes the picture worse, particularly for skin of colour. At 23MD, pigmentation is classified clinically before any treatment is recommended. In Dubai, Dr Surbhi Virmani's dermatology background leads this work; melasma in particular needs careful clinical judgement to avoid rebound — see the dedicated melasma page.
Recommended Pathway
Treatments for Pigmentation
The treatments our doctors most often recommend for this concern. Your consultation confirms the right combination and sequence for you.
05Energy-Based
Selective Laser & RFUsed carefully and only after assessment; not all pigmentation responds, and some types can worsen with the wrong device. For skin of colour, Dr Surbhi Virmani leads this work in Dubai.
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Common Causes
What Could Be Causing It
UV Exposure
By far the most common driver in both regions.
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
After acne, eczema, or trauma; common in skin of colour.
Hormonal Pigmentation
Melasma — see the dedicated melasma page for the conservative approach this needs.
Photoageing
Solar lentigines and uneven tone accumulating across decades.
Drug-Induced
Certain medications can produce or worsen pigmentation; reviewed at consultation.
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Medically reviewed by Dr Surbhi Virmani, DHA-licensed Senior Cosmetic & Regenerative Clinician on April 2026.
