Dermatologist Explains: How to Manage Hyperpigmentation/Dark Spots on the Face

Pigmentary disorders are one of the most difficult conditions to treat especially in my patients who are skin of color (African Americans, Native Americans, Latinos/Latinas and Asians).
Hope this helps!

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Disclaimer: This video is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment with your healthcare professional. This is for medical educational purposes only. As an Amazon Associate/Influencer, Shop My Shelf, Reward Style Affiliate, DRMTLGY, Stylevana, SkinBetter Science and SkinStore Affiliate Partner I earn from qualifying purchases. I am also a physician advisor for cocokind, Versed and Revela

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
02:47 Retinoids
04:38 Other Causes of Hyperpigmentation
04:59 Melasma
07:43 Importance of Tinted Sunscreen Use
10:34 Vitamin C Serums
11:51 Cysteamine- My Thoughts

[elviracastaneda]

I'm Hispanic and deal with hyperpigmentation, love your videos, don't ever stop helping us❤

[mariawetherall]

Thanks so much for another thoughtful, informative video Dr. Sugai. My mixed heritage and history of unprotected sun worship have resulted in some pretty significant challenges as I age. I've learned so much from you and sincerely appreciate both your knowledge, ability to deliver great content informed by both experience and research and to top it all off, I love your sense of humor!

[daisyrosario]

Great information Dr.Sugai!
I have very sensitive skin with melasma!
It's a forever struggle!

[mycoperic]

Thank you for the information, I’m Puerto Rican and developed dark spots in my late 30’s, I never go without sunscreen now.

[HelloHello-etkf]

I love your videos. Could you explain things more slowly? Thank you.

[benbansal]

For me if i get a pimple on my face, after its gone i still have a dark spot left for a few months

[f.m.]

Hello, I am a new subscriber and love your channel. I have dark spots on the side of my neck and a few on my face. So many products out their not sure which to try. Thank you for your very helpful information. 👍

[isagoldfield]

Thank You for this content Dr. Sugai. Let’s help Dr. Sugai reach 500K. 👍& subscribe bc I learn more listening to him than the last time I saw my derma.

[christinemack]

I so appreciate this information, thank you!

[catherinelynnfraser]

This was very interesting and very useful. Thank you. Excellent information about tinted sunscreen.

[KMMK]

You are so awesome! Thank you for taking the time to make these very informative videos!

[carolynwhite]

Thank you Dr Sugai ❤; I didn't know what the skin barrier was or that I even had one; you are so thorough and my skin care has improved from listening to you

[natland]

Merci pour votre implication et votre dévouement, vraiment génial d'avoir votre expertise. Merci!!!!

[deerob]

I love this content, I have been using targeted skin care for hyperpigmentation I like it, but I find it's lightening my whole face, I like my dark skin, it's not bleaching but it's brightening a bit much, also can you do a video on safely removing facial hair for darker skin.

[zsazsak]

I love Colorsciense tinted mineral sunscreen. Perfect for fair toned skin.

[mea]

I'm German/ Irish with darker skin 😂😂 more Irish acording to family history
So 70s child never wore sun screen. I do have dark spots but no wrinkles ! GENETICS ARE THE BIGGEST FACTOR

[db-gbxi]

There are less expensive versions of cysteamine like Urban Skin RX and even APC.

[rtempest]

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[Bigang]

Love it. Straight forward and informative

[salutlescopains]

Thank you dr Sugai for this video. I have melasma on my face (forehead and cheeks) and I have watched tons of video about it. In most of them people will emphasis on sunscreen which is of course a good way to not worsen it. But very few people are giving tips to improve the skin itself. One tip which makes a huge difference for me is aloe vera.
Aloe vera is the super ingredient against burns and the area affected by melasma (on my skin at least...) seems to lack hydratation.
Putting only sunscreen on a dehydrated melasma prone skin is to me not enough.