Innovations in Hyperpigmentation

Charissa N Obeng-Nyarko; Kevin S Puerta Durango; Shanelle Jackson; Susan C Taylor

doi:10.1016/j.det.2024.08.009

Innovations in Hyperpigmentation

Dermatol Clin. 2025 Jan;43(1):111-121. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2024.08.009. Epub 2024 Sep 17.

Authors

Charissa N Obeng-Nyarko¹, Kevin S Puerta Durango², Shanelle Jackson³, Susan C Taylor⁴

Affiliations

¹ Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Civic Center Bouevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; Florida State University College of Medicine, 1115 West Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA.
² Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Civic Center Bouevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, 1 Rope Ferry Road, Hanover, NH 03755, USA.
³ Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Civic Center Bouevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, 15 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA.
⁴ Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Civic Center Bouevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 39542559
DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2024.08.009

Abstract

Photoprotection remains the foundation of treatment for all dyschromias and cosmetic camouflage as it provides concealment of pigmentation until therapeutic agents are effective. Innovations in the treatment of dyschromias encompass topical, systemic, and procedural modalities.

Keywords: Dyschromias; Hyperpigmentation; Innovations; Skin of color.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cosmetic Techniques
Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage
Humans
Hyperpigmentation* / therapy
Sunscreening Agents / administration & dosage

Substances

Dermatologic Agents
Sunscreening Agents