Skin Hyperpigmentation
Even tone restored, whatever the cause of the darkening.
Hyperpigmentation covers any excess melanin deposition — post-inflammatory marks after acne or injury, friction darkening at the neck and underarms, drug-induced pigment or the dark patches of endocrine disease.
- None
- Downtime
- 6–8 wks
- First results
- 4–6
- Sessions
- All skin types
- Safe for
- Prescription lightening topicals
- Medical peels
- Low-fluence laser toning
- Anti-inflammatory therapy
Diagnosed first, treated second.
The cause determines the cure. Post-inflammatory pigment needs the underlying inflammation controlled first; friction pigment needs the friction addressed. Treating the surface alone produces temporary results at best.
- 01Prescription lightening topicals
- 02Medical peels
- 03Low-fluence laser toning
- 04Anti-inflammatory therapy
- 05Photoprotection programme
- Dark marks left after acne or injury
- Darkening at the neck or underarms
- Uneven tone across the face
- Pigment after a cosmetic procedure
- Deeper skin tones needing careful protocols
How the treatment works
A sequence, not a single appointment — each step informs the next.
- 01
Cause identification
Inflammatory, hormonal, frictional and drug-related causes are separated.
- 02
Depth mapping
Wood's lamp assessment determines epidermal versus dermal pigment and prognosis.
- 03
Combination therapy
Topicals, peels and gentle laser matched to depth and skin phototype.
- 04
Prevention
Inflammation control and photoprotection stop new pigment forming.
Results measured, not promised.
What to expect
- 01Marks visibly lightened
- 02Tone evened across the treated area
- 03Underlying cause treated, not masked
- 04Safe protocols for deeper skin tones
- 05New pigmentation prevented
Begin with a diagnosis,
not a guess.
Share a few details and the clinic will reply with available consultation times for skin hyperpigmentation — one-to-one with Dr. Arely.
- Response
- Within 24 hours
- Consultation
- One-to-one, 45 min
- Assessment
- Trichoscopy included
- Location
- Dr. Arely Clinic
Frequently asked
Epidermal pigment lightens over two to three months; dermal pigment takes considerably longer.
Prescribed and supervised, yes. Unregulated products often contain harmful ingredients.
With correct settings and preparation, yes — protocols are adjusted by phototype.
Yes, if the underlying inflammation or friction continues untreated.