The patient had minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation. Minocycline is most often used for acne, rosacea, and management of certain sexually transmitted diseases. Other indications include chronic ...

You can develop hyperpigmentation on your legs due to sun exposure, diabetes, and other health conditions. In some cases, irregular dark spots may be melanoma. Treatment can depend on the cause. If ...

Dark inner thighs can develop when the skin produces extra pigmentation called melanin. A doctor may refer to this condition as hyperpigmentation. Treatments may include colloidal oatmeal, aloe vera, ...

Hyperpigmentation is the umbrella term for when areas of the skin — on the face or the body — become darker as a result of melanin overproduction. Dija Ayodele, advanced aesthetician, dark skin expert ...

Dark thighs are caused by melanin, a pigment that gives colour to the skin. It is rather called ‘hyperpigmentation.’ You may not bother to treat them because the darkness is not harmful to the thighs.