title: Hyperpigmentation: old problem, new therapies.
abstract: Hyperpigmentation has frustrated men and women as a cosmetic concern and as a reminder of past skin injury. While photoprotection is an important part of preventing dark marks on skin, therapeutic interventions are important as well. The authors review new treatment data for fractional thermolysis,Tri-Luma, azelaic acid and chemical peels. Many therapies have been available for years, although evidence is not always extensive. The emergence of new treatments and long-term safety data offers dermatologists a greater degree of confidence as to the treatment approaches they can offer patients with hyperpigmentation.
authors.affiliation: New York University School of Medicine, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Syril Keena
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Que
authors.forename: Kendra Gail
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Bergstrom
mesh_terms: D002615:Chemexfoliation / Q000379:methods*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003998:Dicarboxylic Acids / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005446:Fluocinolone Acetonide / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006873:Hydroquinones / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000628:therapy*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D014212:Tretinoin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D003998:Dicarboxylic Acids; D006873:Hydroquinones; D005446:Fluocinolone Acetonide; D014212:Tretinoin; C010038:azelaic acid; C031927:hydroquinone