Hyperpigmentation & Dark Spots
Understanding your skin, choosing the right treatment
Hyperpigmentation occurs when excess melanin forms deposits in the skin, creating patches darker than the surrounding area. Common forms include melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (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 Korean cosmetic innovations like niacinamide-rich formulations with medical-grade actives. From cosmetic-tier maintenance to prescription-strength hydroquinone for stubborn melasma, we offer a complete brightening spectrum.
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)
CosmeticKorean botanical extraction
Brightens, minimizes pores, and strengthens skin barrier
A versatile cosmetic active prized in K-beauty formulations. 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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