Dark spots on the skin are usually not a cause for concern, but some people may choose to get rid of them for cosmetic reasons through laser treatment, microdermabrasion, and other methods.

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Dark spots, those stubborn patches of hyperpigmentation, can linger on skin like uninvited guests. Whether sparked by sun ...

Melasma is pigmentation that causes dark spots mainly on your face. It's caused by hormonal imbalances and it's hard to treat. One Valley aesthetic nurse created a program to treat it and ...

Sunspots are permanent, dark flat spots that appear on areas of skin frequently exposed to the sun. Sunspots are harmless but may be mistaken for a more serious symptom like skin cancer.

With approaching summers, exposure to direct rays of the sun, heat and environmental stressors increases and this raises the incidence of dark spots on the skin, also known as hyperpigmentation.