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When the skin makes too much or too little melanin, the natural pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color— it causes pigmentation disorders. These disorders might happen in little areas or all across the body. Hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, vitiligo, and melasma are very common skin conditions that affect pigmentation.

Hyperpigmentation happens when there is too much melanin in the skin. This might happen because of sun exposure, hormonal changes, or inflammation. Hypopigmentation, on the other hand, makes lighter spots when melanin is lessened, commonly after an injury, burn, or infection. Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease in which immune cells kill melanocytes, which causes white patches.

Melasma usually shows up as dark or grey patches on the face. The condition is especially common in women who are pregnant or have a hormonal imbalance.
Genetics, sunshine, drugs, and some medical conditions can all cause pigmentation problems. They aren't necessarily undesirable, but they can hurt your self-esteem and be a sign of health problems.

The origin of the problem will determine the treatment, which could involve lotions applied to the skin, pills taken by mouth, laser therapy, or changes to your lifestyle, such as protecting your skin from the sun. It is important to see a dermatologist to get an appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Many pigmentation issues may be managed with the right care, which will make your skin look and feel better.