Hyperpigmentation

What Is Hyperpigmentation? Causes, Types, and Treatment Options

July 15, 2026

Hyperpigmentation is one of the most common skin concerns dermatologists treat. It occurs when certain areas of the skin become darker than the surrounding skin due to excess melanin production. These dark patches or spots can appear on the face, neck, hands, and other areas exposed to the sun. At Chevy Chase Dermatology in Chevy Chase, MD,...  read more


How to Get Rid of Hyperpigmentation

June 15, 2017
Hyperpigmentation Correction Chevy Chase, MD

Having a little color on your skin is one thing but having hyperpigmentation is a whole other issue. As a skin condition that causes your skin to look red and blotchy without makeup on, hyperpigmentation occurs when the skin produces too much melanin. Luckily, as one of the areas of the skin that we frequently...  read more


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