Disorders of Facial Hyperpigmentation

Nicole C Syder; Claudia Quarshie; Nada Elbuluk

doi:10.1016/j.det.2023.02.005

Disorders of Facial Hyperpigmentation

Dermatol Clin. 2023 Jul;41(3):393-405. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2023.02.005. Epub 2023 Apr 14.

Authors

Nicole C Syder¹, Claudia Quarshie¹, Nada Elbuluk²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 830 South Flower Street, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA.
² Department of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 830 South Flower Street, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA. Electronic address: nada.elbuluk@med.usc.edu.

PMID: 37236709
DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2023.02.005

Abstract

Disorders of hyperpigmentation are common and challenging conditions which can arise due to a myriad of etiologic factors. Many of them can present across skin types but are more common in skin of color individuals with Fitzpatrick skin types III-VI. Facial hyperpigmentation, in particular, can have a significant impact on the quality of life of affected individuals due to its increased visibility. This article provides a comprehensive review of disorders of facial hyperpigmentation including epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnostic considerations, and treatment approaches for these conditions.

Keywords: Ethnic skin; Facial hyperpigmentation; Facial melanosis; Facial pigmentation; Hypermelanosis; Hyperpigmentation; Melasma; Periorbital hyperpigmentation; Skin of color.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Hyperpigmentation* / etiology
Hyperpigmentation* / therapy
Melanosis* / diagnosis
Quality of Life
Skin
Treatment Outcome