New Delhi, March 5 -- Although hyperpigmentation is a common and benign skin condition that can affect people of all skin types, it frequently becomes a big worry for women over 40. Excess melanin production, which is frequently brought on by sun exposure, hormone fluctuations, inflammation or trauma, causes it to appear as dark patches or spots on the skin.

Hyperpigmentation can affect one's self-confidence but it is not dangerous. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Shweta Mishra, Facial Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgeon at Sharva Clinic in New Delhi's Pitampura and Rohini, explained, "The disorder is caused by the skin producing too much melanin. However, a number of factors, such as sun exposure and hormone changes, intensify this mec...