Pigmentation & Melasma
Pigment concerns are not all the same. Melasma, post-inflammatory pigment, and sun-driven dark spots each have different clinical considerations. This category covers how CutisRx evaluates them.
Pigment treatment only works when the trigger is part of the plan
Melasma and uneven pigmentation are often frustrating because fading pigment is only part of the job. Sun exposure, visible light, heat, hormones, irritation, acne inflammation, and inconsistent sunscreen can all affect outcomes. A stronger plan starts by distinguishing melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and other causes of discoloration before choosing topical therapy.
CutisRx can help eligible patients review pigmentation concerns online and build a treatment pathway that emphasizes trigger control, prescription options when appropriate, and realistic expectations.
Articles in this category
- Melasma vs Dark SpotsMelasma, sun spots, and dark marks after acne are not the same. Learn why pigmentation treatment should start with diagnosis.
- Best Dark Spot Treatment: Why Diagnosis Comes FirstThe best dark spot treatment depends on the cause. Learn why dermatology review matters before brightening products.
- Sunscreen and MelasmaMelasma and dark spots can worsen with light exposure. Learn why sunscreen and irritation control are central to pigment care.
- Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation After AcneDark marks after acne are common and frustrating. Learn why pigmentation treatment starts with diagnosis, sun protection, and irritation control.
- Melasma Treatment Online: What to ExpectMelasma and pigmentation need more than random brightening products. Learn when online dermatology review makes sense.
- Melasma vs. Dark Spots: Reading the PatternHow dermatologists distinguish melasma from post-inflammatory pigment and sun damage.
- Hydroquinone vs. Tranexamic AcidClinical overview of hydroquinone and tranexamic acid — how dermatologists weigh them for pigment concerns.
- Post-Inflammatory HyperpigmentationWhy PIH forms, how it is evaluated clinically, and when a prescription pathway may be appropriate.
- Dark Spot Treatment: What a Dermatologist ConsidersWhat dermatologists weigh when selecting a treatment path for dark spots, tone, and pigment concerns.
- Sunscreen and MelasmaWhy sun protection is central to any melasma pathway and how dermatologists frame this with patients.
- Hydroquinone vs Non-Hydroquinone Melasma TreatmentHydroquinone is one option for melasma, but not the only one. Learn why pigmentation treatment should start with diagnosis and light protection.
- Azelaic Acid for Dark SpotsHow dermatologists consider azelaic acid for melasma and post-inflammatory pigment, and when a prescription plan is more appropriate.
Available in eligible U.S. states except Alaska, Mississippi, and New Jersey.