Why Your Dark Spots Keep Coming Back (And What Actually Works)

Pigmentation16 Jul 2026

Why Your Dark Spots Keep Coming Back (And What Actually Works)

The most common reason pigmentation treatment fails is simple: the pigmentation was never correctly diagnosed.

Melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and sun-induced spots (solar lentigines) are three distinct conditions with different causes — hormonal, inflammatory and UV-related respectively. No single cream, peel or laser works for all three, which is why "one-size-fits-all" packages so often disappoint.

There is a second factor specific to Indian skin. Fitzpatrick skin types III to V contain more active melanocytes, so overly aggressive treatment can itself trigger fresh pigmentation. Calibrated, conservative protocols matter far more than expensive machines.

At Auraa Skincare Clinic in Hyderabad, every pigmentation case begins with a structured skin analysis before any treatment is suggested. If your dark spots keep returning, send the word RESET on WhatsApp and receive Dr. Fatima's free pigmentation guide instantly.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Fatima Sajeeda — Integrative Medicine Practitioner, Expert in Medical Aesthetics, Cosmetologist & Trichologist · 16+ years · International Faculty, IEB UK · Auraa Skincare Clinic, Film Nagar, Hyderabad

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