Cosmetic
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and vascular flushing—diagnosis-first blending of topicals and light devices.
Uneven tone can mix brown pigment (melanin) and red oxygenated hemoglobin in superficial vessels. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after acne or procedures is especially common in darker skin tones—gentle, sequential care reduces flare risk.
Correct diagnosis avoids treating benign lesions that need biopsy.
UV exposure, hormones (pregnancy, OCP), friction, heat, and inflammation all skew pigment production.
Tyrosinase-inhibiting topicals, superficial peels, chemical peels and microneedling when indicated. Rosacea-type redness may need anti-inflammatory prescriptions before aggressive treatments.
Evening of tone is gradual—expect 8–12 weeks for many topical programs, longer for deeper pigment.
