Hypopigmentation

Yesterday in our Treating Pigmentation live stream, we quickly talked about hypopigmentation, and I wanted to bring that conversation back to the community.

Hypopigmentation is the loss or reduction of melanin, resulting in lighter patches of skin. It can develop after inflammation, injury, certain skin conditions, or procedures.

Unlike hyperpigmentation, treatment options are often limited because the issue isn't excess pigment, it's a lack of melanin production or functioning melanocytes. Depending on the cause, some cases may gradually repigment over time, but results are often unpredictable.

Have you worked with a client experiencing hypopigmentation?
What was the underlying cause, and how did you approach the conversation and treatment plan?