Dark Spots and Hyperpigmentation in Black Men

One of the issues black men skin care presents besides razor bumps, are the so called “dark spots” or hyperpigmentation. These are pigmentation problems that appear when the skin gets damaged by a cut, acne or even by sun burn.  As our body tends to heal itself, the hyperpigmentation in most cases fades away over time, however, there are some cases when we need to do something about it.

What Causes Hyperpigmentation?

It occurs when there as increase of melanin in the skin.  Melanin is responsible for the color of the skin, so the more presence, the darker the spot will get. When the hyperpigmentation covers a big area, it is a condition called Melasma. Read more