Why Pigmentation Keeps Coming Back | Dr. Danny Guo

📖 Full written guide with sources: https://drdannyguo.com/library/pigmentation Pigmentation is one of the most frustrating things in skincare because it is not just one condition. When people say “I have pigmentation,” that could mean melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, freckles, sun spots, friction-induced pigmentation, hormonal pigmentation, or even redness that gets mistaken for pigment. And while the treatments are not always exactly the same, they do share a lot of similarities. In this video, I break down how pigment is made in the skin, what triggers it, why some pigmentation keeps coming back no matter what you do, and the treatments that actually work. The biggest reason pigmentation treatment fails is because people keep retriggering pigment production. You can use the best pigment serum in the world, but if you are still getting UV exposure, irritating your skin, over-exfoliating, picking acne, or damaging your skin barrier, you are probably going to keep chasing the pigment forever. ✅ What can trigger pigmentation UV light Inflammation Heat Hormones Irritation Injury Over-exfoliation Picking Acne Eczema ✅ Foundation of pigmentation treatment Broad spectrum SPF 50+ Tinted sunscreen with iron oxides Barrier repair Inflammation control Consistency ✅ Pigment ingredients that can help Azelaic acid Tranexamic acid Niacinamide Vitamin C Kojic acid Cysteamine Retinoids Hydroquinone ✅ Procedures that can help Dermamelan Chemical peels Pico laser But pi