Hyperpigmentation of the skin, also known as dyschromia or melasma, is often due to ageing but also to other factors. In fact, this problem can also occur on young skin as a result of hormone treatment, taking photo-sensitising drugs, use of the contraceptive pill, pregnancy, menopause or excessive sun exposure without proper protection.

They are hardly spots that disappear spontaneously but it is possible to treat them with creams and products or with much more incisive treatments, such as chemical peeling or laser, both to be performed at a specialised medical practice.

Chemical pe eling is a method that removes the layers of skin on the surface. From the English to peel, 'to strip', it consists of applying one or more exfoliating chemical agents to the skin for a sufficient period of time in order to interact with the first superficial then deep cell layers of the epidermis, causing selective and predictable damage to the skin. These treatments, performed in expert hands, produce excellent results in terms of skin radiance, improved texture and quality. The treatment lasts just a few minutes, with results being noticeable after 2 to 4 applications, depending on the thickness and quality of the skin.

Another method that can be used to treat dark spots on the skin is laser. Spots on the face, hands or décolleté are brilliantly treated using this system, which is non-invasive and absolutely not harmful to health, and can remove even the smallest spots through the action of a light beam directed at the spot. The beam acts through heat, destroying unwanted cells without affecting healthy ones. Darker areas absorb the light and are vaporised or destroyed. The treatment requires no anaesthesia, causes no pain, just some redness and swelling that disappear after a few hours. For a good result it is necessary to perform several sessions at intervals of about 30 days, until the spots disappear completely.