Hormonal pigmentation has a way of arriving quietly, then refusing to leave. One day, your skin looks clear and even, the next, you notice patches that seem stubborn and unpredictable.

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Marlou “MC” Colina knows the frustration of battling stubborn skin issues. As a teenager, he struggled with acne and uneven skin tone. It was a personal ...

Learn what melasma pigmentation is, why it appears, and how age, skincare, and professional treatments can help manage and prevent dark patches effectively.