If you’ve noticed dark spots on your skin and you’re looking to get rid of them, you need to be aware that all discoloration is not the same, and that you can actually make some discoloration worse if you treat it with the wrong modality.

We talk to renowned dermatologist, Dr. Dennis Gross, about the different causes of the hyperpigmentation – a broad term used to describe skin that has been discolored or darkened due to an array of factors, including sun damage, acne scarring or inflammation and melasma. In the fall, Dr. Dennis Gross always sees a spike in patients coming in to correct hyperpigmentation that either appeared or got worse over the summer. We talk about the best way to determine what kind of discoloration you have, and professional treatment options such as lasers and peels. He also details what to look for in products for at-home treatment.

For all treatment options, Dr. Gross recommends a three-prong approach: exfoliate dead pigmented calls, inhibit melanin transfer within middle layers of skin and prevent melanin production at the source. Finally, we’ll discuss how to keep skin clear of dark patches once they are faded.

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Dr. Dennis Gross Clinical Grade IPL Dark Spot Correcting Serum: https://amzn.to/3iT62Px

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