The differential diagnosis for TFFD includes a variety of dermatologic diseases, all of which are characterized by hyperpigmented plaques. These include pityriasis versicolor, acanthosis nigricans, ...

Hyperpigmentation can occur due to sun exposure, certain medications, pregnancy, and health conditions including Addison’s disease. Treatment can include topical products. Hyperpigmentation isn’t ...

Leah Douglas, MD The 2 skin disorders presented in this Dermatologic Look-Alikes can affect a patient’s trunk. One is caused by a fungus, the other not. Can you make the diagnosis? A 32-year-old ...

A 70-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes presented for routine diabetes care. She had performed multiple glucose tests daily for decades, which had led callus formation with fingertip hyperpigmenta ...

Hyperpigmentation is common in dark skin and occurs when an area of skin becomes darker than the surrounding skin. It is typically longer lasting and more challenging to treat in darker than lighter ...

It wasn’t long ago that tranexamic acid was the reserve of medicine. Wielded by doctors for its blood clotting properties, it was found effective at halting hemorrhages, and is still used as an ...

Hyperpigmentation is the appearance of darker patches on skin that can occur in a variety of forms – sunspots, melasma, acne scars – and for a variety of reasons. Ozohu Adoh started her own skincare ...

Aloe vera has many skin benefits, from helping heal wounds to moisturizing. A small amount of scientific evidence also suggests that aloe vera may help reduce some skin hyperpigmentation. When you ...