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Pigmentation is due to an uneven production of melanin like brown pigment in the skin. Pigmentation can be present as melasma. What is Melasma? Epidermal melasma is seen in the epidermis which is light & dark brown color. Dermal melasma is in the dermal tissue which is brown with gray hue. Pigmentation can occur at the center of the face, cheek and jawbone or comes in the form of freckles across the face. What causes facial pigmentation? Factors that affect facial pigmentation include lifestyle stress, hormonal issues of woman, pregnancy, birth control, chronic UV exposure , genetic predisposition and  medications. The best way to lighten the skin treatment is not to get oneself overexpose to sun rays. Hydroquinone is an active ingredient regulated by FDA and is available as an over the counter (OTC) and prescription drug in USA. OTC products on hydroquinone is 2% or lesser concentrations. Hydroquinone can cause gradual decrease of melanin but it is u...