Hyperpigmentation & Dark Spots
Understanding your skin, choosing the right treatment
Hyperpigmentation occurs when excess melanin creates patches darker than the surrounding area, including melasma, PIH, and sun spots.
Common Causes
- •Sun exposure and UV damage
- •Post-inflammatory response to acne or injury
- •Hormonal changes (melasma)
- •Aging and cumulative sun damage
- •Certain medications
Symptoms
- •Dark patches on face, hands, or chest
- •Uneven skin tone
- •Persistent marks after breakouts
- •Brown or gray-brown patches (melasma)
- •Age spots or sun spots
How MediFlorida Helps
Our brightening protocols combine proven actives like niacinamide with medical-grade treatments, offering solutions from daily maintenance to prescription-strength care.
Recommended Ingredients
Azelaic Acid
RxNaturally occurring dicarboxylic acid
Brightens skin and fights acne without irritation
Uniquely skips the OTC drug tier entirely in the United States, jumping from cosmetic directly to prescription. At prescription strength, it treats both acne and rosacea while addressing hyperpigmentation.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
CosmeticBotanical extraction
Brightens, minimizes pores, and strengthens skin barrier
A versatile cosmetic active that addresses hyperpigmentation, uneven tone, and enlarged pores while reinforcing the moisture barrier. Well-tolerated across skin types.
Hydroquinone
RxAromatic organic compound
Gold-standard treatment for stubborn hyperpigmentation
The most potent depigmenting agent available. Regulatory status changed after the CARES Act (2020), tightening oversight of OTC formulations. Now primarily prescription-only for treating melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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