Dermatologist Explains Body Hyperpigmentation: What Causes It, Best Treatments, Prevention, & More!

We’ve discussed hyperpigmentation on your face, but as a dermatologist, a lot of my patients ask for advice on body hyperpigmentation too. In this video, I explain what causes body hyperpigmentation, the best treatments (prescription and over-the-counter), and ways you can prevent it as well.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:56 Causes of Hyperpigmentation
03:16 Hyperpigmentation Treatments
05:39 Hydroquinone
07:20 Tretinoin
08:02 Skincare Products
12:58 Prevention
19:00 In-Office Treatments
19:48 Subscribe!

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DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links (marked with *). Affiliate links help support my YouTube channel so I can continue to create fun, informational skincare videos for you. Also, some products may have been received as PR. Thanks for watching!

[oliviapopireni]

You are literally a Barbie in this Video, Doctor Ellis 💖

[Mysterious_Moon]

For PIH/hypertrophic scars or keloids, she’s right in trying Tretinoin and hydroquinone first. Not working? Then corticosteroids cream or injections, several cycles. All the above creams with dermarollers. Lastly, and most expensive, lasers.

[paigemcdonald]

Thank you for all of your great content! I suffer from body hyperpigmentation and I don't hear anyone talking about this so thank you!! I have some video topic ideas that I don't see anyone doing, but I'd love to see: rating sunscreens based on how fast and how much they dry down (for those of us that wear glasses - you know what I'm talking about!), using one mineral sunscreen to start the day but then reapplying with a different mineral sunscreen later (say if you have one you like to start the day with and one to keep in your bag), trying different setting sprays over mineral sunscreens, and definitely more videos about tinted sunscreen and foundation pairings.

[RegulatorD]

Fantastic video! My daughter is becoming self conscious about the hyperpigmentation of her knees. Now I know where to start regarding treatment!

[Celine-ozmz]

Thank you so much, Dr Ellis, for this excellent video. You explain the condition so well and offer so many great solutions. I wish I had known I could do something about my body’s hyperpigmentation long time ago. I will try some of the products you mentioned. Thanks!

[briterry]

This was such an amazing and extensive video! You mentioned so many good products I've had my eye on. Thank you!

[Melissa-cyse]

In my opinion, you are the best Dermatologist influencer! I watched a few other videos to try to get to the bottom of underarm hyperpigmentation and didn’t get valuable information but then I found this video which of course was extremely thorough and now I know exactly what to do. Thank you so much! You can tell you take your time making these videos. Side note, the Banana Boat sunscreen is a family favorite thanks to you! I looove how non-greasy it is!

[stacyarvizu]

Thank you Dr. Ellis, I have been waiting for a video covering this specific topic. You did a wonderful job, I really appreciate your content. ❤

[aliciaahmadzadeh]

Great, thorough information!!!! An often overlooked area!!

[DjenniferPreston]

Incredible video! I couldn't stop watching it.

[bjensen]

You should try soft services’ exfoliating serum. It’s lactic acid based and it’s helped my backne and backne scars soooo much. Salicylic acid has never helped me for some reason

[deborah]

Hi dr sam ellis so excited to see this 😊 xx

[babesval]

You really opened up my eyes on hyperpigmentation....

[karenklausse]

I love this video it answers all my questions

[MoonLight-lqnf]

Thank you so much doctor I love ur channel so fun and informative at the same time ur awesome ❤.

[caseyfowler]

Great video!! Could you do a video on eczema and products you recommend for keeping it under control? Especially stuff that doesn't burn when applying it! My eczema flares are usually in the winter and I have tried so many products and I usually am disappointed because they don't work or they burn like crazy, so I would love to hear your recommendations!

I just recently bought the Prequel Skin Utility ointment and the Gleanser and I'm so excited to try them!

Thanks!

[Amy_LKW]

I will definitely be trying to kojic soap and the AHA deodorant. I used Musely and it worked for me in the armpit area but after six months it didn't get any lighter but did help significantly.

[ryanbennett]

Pretty in Pink 🤩 Very Informative Thank you so much Dr. Ellis 🙏🏻

[ava-jlll]

Can we get a list of all products mentioned in the video in the description? I noticed some were missing

[darbibrumbaugh]

Do any of your patients deal with leg acne? If they do could you film a detail veido all about leg acne?