Improving Treatment of Facial Hyperpigmentation: What You Need To Know
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, sits down with Cheri Frey, MD, residency program director and director of cosmetic dermatology at Howard University, to discuss the clinical nuances of facial hyperpigmentation, with a special focus on melasma and the emerging role of Thiamidol.
Dr Frey begins by breaking down how she categorizes facial hyperpigmentation that isn't tied to a structural lesion. She explains how the distribution, hue, and depth of pigment—epidermal, dermal, or mixed—guide diagnosis and treatment. They revisit traditional therapies like…
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