Dark Spots, Tan & Pigmentation
“My skin looks patchy and dull, with brown patches that never fully fade”
Pigmentation is common on Indian skin and often linked to sun and hormones. With structured care, patches can usually be lightened and better controlled.
Common Signs
Understanding Why
What it is
Dark spots, tan and pigmentation describe areas where extra melanin collects, making some parts of your face look darker than others. It can follow sun, hormones, inflammation or past acne.
Common Triggers
- Chronic sun and heat exposure without protection
- Hormonal shifts, pregnancy, thyroid or birth control
- Post-acne or post-injury inflammation darkening
- Genetic tendency to tan and pigment easily
- Strong lightening creams or home remedies misused
How we treat it
We separate melasma, tan and post-inflammatory marks, then design a slow, gentle plan using prescription creams, peels and lasers that respects Indian skin's tendency to darken and relapse.
Your Journey
We identify type of pigmentation, stop harmful products, start prescription creams and strict sun protection so skin barrier calms before stronger procedures are considered.
Gentle peels and, when suited, laser toning or advanced facials are introduced. Patchy areas usually start looking a little more even and less dull.
Stubborn patches continue to lighten gradually. We refine strengths, intervals and home care, aiming for stable results rather than see-sawing between flare and over-lightening.
Focus shifts to maintenance: sunscreen habits, tailored actives and timely reviews. This helps reduce future flares from holidays, pregnancy, heatwaves or stressful lifestyle phases.
Self-Care Tips
Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen generously, indoors and outdoors daily.
Reapply sunscreen every three hours when in sunlight.
Avoid DIY lemon, bleach or harsh scrubbing remedies.
Choose fragrance-free, non-lightening moisturisers to support barrier.
Wear hats or umbrellas during peak afternoon sun.
FAQs
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Dark Spots, Tan & Pigmentation
“My skin looks patchy and dull, with brown patches that never fully fade”
Pigmentation is common on Indian skin and often linked to sun and hormones. With structured care, patches can usually be lightened and better controlled.
Do you experience any of these?
If you're nodding, you're in the right place.
Brown patches on cheeks, forehead, upper lip or nose
Tan lines that linger long after a holiday
Dull, uneven colour despite regular skincare efforts
Marks that darken after every small pimple
Pigmentation worsening every summer or with sun exposure
Makeup shade matching face but not neck
Understanding the cause
What it is
Dark spots, tan and pigmentation describe areas where extra melanin collects, making some parts of your face look darker than others. It can follow sun, hormones, inflammation or past acne.
Common Triggers
- Chronic sun and heat exposure without protection
- Hormonal shifts, pregnancy, thyroid or birth control
- Post-acne or post-injury inflammation darkening
- Genetic tendency to tan and pigment easily
- Strong lightening creams or home remedies misused
How we treat it
We separate melasma, tan and post-inflammatory marks, then design a slow, gentle plan using prescription creams, peels and lasers that respects Indian skin's tendency to darken and relapse.
Your treatment journey
Week 1–2
We identify type of pigmentation, stop harmful products, start prescription creams and strict sun protection so skin barrier calms before stronger procedures are considered.
Week 4–8
Gentle peels and, when suited, laser toning or advanced facials are introduced. Patchy areas usually start looking a little more even and less dull.
Month 3–6
Stubborn patches continue to lighten gradually. We refine strengths, intervals and home care, aiming for stable results rather than see-sawing between flare and over-lightening.
Long-term care
Focus shifts to maintenance: sunscreen habits, tailored actives and timely reviews. This helps reduce future flares from holidays, pregnancy, heatwaves or stressful lifestyle phases.
Self-care tips
Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen generously, indoors and outdoors daily.
Reapply sunscreen every three hours when in sunlight.
Avoid DIY lemon, bleach or harsh scrubbing remedies.
Choose fragrance-free, non-lightening moisturisers to support barrier.
Wear hats or umbrellas during peak afternoon sun.
FAQs
Can pigmentation be cured permanently?
Many pigmentation concerns can be lightened significantly, but hormonal and sun-linked conditions tend to relapse. Long-term sunscreen and maintenance creams are key for holding your gains steadily.
Do fairness creams help or harm pigmentation?
Unsupervised lightening creams, especially those with steroids, can thin skin, cause acne and worsen pigmentation later. We prefer safer, prescription-based routines tailored to your diagnosis and skin type.
How soon can I see results on dark spots?
Smaller post-acne marks may start fading within weeks. Melasma and long-standing patches take months and respond best to consistent routine, not frequent switching between random products.
Are lasers safe for Indian skin with pigmentation?
When done gently with the right device and intervals, yes. We avoid over-aggressive laser settings that can trigger rebound pigmentation or patchy light spots on sensitive skin.
Ready to take control?
Our dermatologists are here to guide you back to confidence.