December 2020
'Dark spots on the skin', 'melasma', 'post inflammatory hyperpigmentation' - what ARE these things? If you've ever wondered what the causes of dark spots on the skin are, watch this!
In this video, Dr. Syed talks through the 3 most common causes of dark spots on the skin, also known as 'hyperpigmentation', that he sees in his clinic. He explains what normal pigmentation in the skin looks like, why we sometimes get dark spots, and what the potential treatment strategies for these are.
Timestamps:
0:32 - What is hyperpigmentation?
1:37 - Different causes of dark spots
3:58 - Treatment recommendations
