Types of Dark Spots Struggling with dark spots? To treat them, you first have to know the kind of pigmentation you have. Melasma Melasma is characterized by irregular brown patches on the skin and can typically be found on the forehead, upper lip, nose and the chin. Melasma is the result of an overproduction of… View Article
What is melasma? Melasma is an acquired skin problem of hyperpigmentation, frequently faced by women in their reproductive years. The condition is characterized by hyperpigmentation primarily on the face, so we may observe irregular brown or blue-grey macules on the face. Common areas where the brown patches appear are cheeks, nose, forehead, jaw and the chin…. View Article
By Dr. Teo Wan Lin, Consultant Dermatologist at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre What are brown spots? Brown spots or pigmentation on the skin, are not all the same. A dermatologist will be able to diagnose accurately the cause of the condition after a thorough skin examination. Causes of brown spots can be due… View Article
