The patient had minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation. Minocycline is most often used for acne, rosacea, and management of certain sexually transmitted diseases. Other indications include chronic ...

Willy Wonka's Violet Beauregarde could start a support group. According to a case report in the New England Journal of Medicine, a 68-year-old woman developed "blue-gray hyperpigmentation" on her ...

Hemosiderin staining happens when blood vessels break down and iron builds up in the skin. Chronic venous insufficiency is the most common condition causing hemosiderin stains. Q-Switched laser ...

Hyperpigmentation on the buttocks is usually not serious and often results from friction, infections, or acne. If hyperpigmentation appears suddenly without a clear reason, see a healthcare provider ...

Hyperpigmentation is one of the most common skin concerns for melanated beauties. If you’ve ever dealt with stubborn dark spots, you know it can feel like an uphill battle. Whether caused by acne, sun ...

There are two types of skin pigmentation disorders: hyperpigmentation, in which the skin produces too much melanin, and hypopigmentation, in which the skin produces too little melanin. Skin ...

Melanin is a blessing — this isn’t up for debate — but due to melanin, hyperpigmentation can be more prevalent with deep skin tones. “People with more melanin have more robust melanocytes, and can ...

Dark spots, stubborn patches, uneven tone — hyperpigmentation shows up in many ways and for just as many reasons. If you’ve ever wondered why some areas of your skin seem to darken out of nowhere (or ...

Pigmentation on the legs of a young female athlete A 17-year-old female developed diffuse blue-gray pigmentation of both shins over a two-month period. A 17-year-old female developed diffuse blue-gray ...