worsen pigmentation.
Dark spots have various causes: sun exposure, skin aging, hormonal changes, previous inflammation or other skin conditions.
What works best according to the evidence?
Daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Cosmetic ingredients such as vitamin C, niacinamide, azelaic acid, retinoids, or exfoliating acids (depending on skin type).
Dermatological treatments such as chemical peels, lasers, or specific creams prescribed by your doctor.
Look at the stain in the photo
It’s not possible to diagnose a skin lesion from an image. If a spot:
changes size, shape
or color,