Concern Guide
Pigmentation, melasma or dark spots
Pigmentation can behave differently depending on its type and triggers. Aggressive treatment is not automatically better, especially when pigment can recur.
What matters first
Understand the concern before choosing a solution.
- 01Whether the pigment is new or longstanding
- 02Sun and heat exposure
- 03Previous treatments and reactions
- 04Whether melasma has been discussed before
Approaches you may hear about
Possible paths—not a diagnosis or recommendation.
Questions to bring
Make the provider conversation more useful.
- 01What type of pigmentation are we trying to treat?
- 02Could this approach worsen pigmentation for my skin type?
- 03What maintenance and sun protection matter afterward?