Dermatologist Explains: How to Manage Hyperpigmentation/Dark Spots on the Face

[@elviracastaneda817]

I'm Hispanic and deal with hyperpigmentation ,love your videos, don't ever stop helping us❤

[@mariawetherall4285]

Thanks so much for another thoughtful, informative video Dr. Sugai. My mixed heritage and history of unprotected sun worship have resulted in some pretty significant challenges as I age. I've learned so much from you and sincerely appreciate both your knowledge, ability to deliver great content informed by both experience and research and to top it all off, I love your sense of humor!

[@donnalynnhomma935]

Dr. Sugai my dermatologist gave me medication for melasma and I have to add vitamin C supplements to take it. I think my melasma is improving. Thanks for your video about melasma and dark skin spots.

[@daisyrosario3438]

Great information Dr.Sugai! I have very sensitive skin with melasma! It's a forever struggle!

[@danielsugaimd]

You’re so right - it’s an ongoing battle! Thank you for watching 🙏🙏🙏

[@mslaurateague]

Ditto! I have recently found a very gentle PHA made by Aveeno, their Calm + Restore line. It works gently over time. “Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator”

[@daisyrosario3438]

@@mslaurateague thanks friend! I'll try it out ok?

[@mycoperic]

Thank you for the information, I’m Puerto Rican and developed dark spots in my late 30’s, I never go without sunscreen now.

[@HelloHello-et1kf]

I love your videos. Could you explain things more slowly? Thank you.

[@deerob2208]

I love this content, I have been using targeted skin care for hyperpigmentation I like it, but I find it's lightening my whole face, I like my dark skin, it's not bleaching but it's brightening a bit much, also can you do a video on safely removing facial hair for darker skin.

[@user-xi2gb1fb6i]

For me if i get a pimple on my face, after its gone i still have a dark spot left for a few months

[@christinemack2153]

I so appreciate this information, thank you!

[@isagoldfield7393]

Thank You for this content Dr. Sugai. Let’s help Dr. Sugai reach 500K. 👍& subscribe bc I learn more listening to him than the last time I saw my derma.

[@danielsugaimd]

I appreciate you so much! Thank you!!!!🙏❤️☺️

[@f.m.5498]

Hello , I am a new subscriber and love your channel. I have dark spots on the side of my neck and a few on my face. So many products out their not sure which to try. Thank you for your very helpful information. 👍

[@mea3665]

I'm German/ Irish with darker skin 😂😂 more Irish acording to family history So 70s child never wore sun screen. I do have dark spots but no wrinkles ! GENETICS ARE THE BIGGEST FACTOR

[@sassyt1545]

I have to disagree, genetics is not the biggest factor. The biggest factor in dark spots is UV exposure.

[@zsazsak879]

I love Colorsciense tinted mineral sunscreen. Perfect for fair toned skin.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

This was very interesting and very useful. Thank you. Excellent information about tinted sunscreen.

[@KMMK2371]

You are so awesome! Thank you for taking the time to make these very informative videos!

[@carolynwhite9975]

Thank you Dr Sugai ❤; I didn't know what the skin barrier was or that I even had one; you are so thorough and my skin care has improved from listening to you

[@natland2866]

Merci pour votre implication et votre dévouement, vraiment génial d'avoir votre expertise. Merci!!!!

[@jackiem.259]

I love these type of videos

[@wendyn3256]

Much needed video. Thank you!

[@danielsugaimd]

Thank you and glad it was helpful! 🙏

[@paulyisapepper]

Thank you Dr. Sugai, you rock!😊

[@Bigang101]

Love it. Straight forward and informative

[@TianaNeal]

Thanks for this. All very helpful 🙌🏼

[@rtempest12]

Ohhh WÖW, This is the 1st NORMAL Video I Have Sëën Ü Dö.. Now I Will Stay & Listen, Learn, Fröm Ü.. Please Do the Rest of Your Videos Like This.. I Can Listen & Learn..Thank Ü

[@salutlescopains773]

Thank you dr Sugai for this video. I have melasma on my face (forehead and cheeks) and I have watched tons of video about it. In most of them people will emphasis on sunscreen which is of course a good way to not worsen it. But very few people are giving tips to improve the skin itself. One tip which makes a huge difference for me is aloe vera. Aloe vera is the super ingredient against burns and the area affected by melasma (on my skin at least...) seems to lack hydratation. Putting only sunscreen on a dehydrated melasma prone skin is to me not enough.

[@db-gb5xi]

There are less expensive versions of cysteamine like Urban Skin RX and even APC.

[@user-jy7mc2gp2y]

Geeat content Doc!

[@rosemoua9566]

Thank you for good advice.

[@marinachan6296]

Great video Dr Sugai! Very informative!

[@pattiprosperoella3244]

MAHALO! Didn't need this video, just watched because I was literally, just thinking about the short you did about fingernails. I can't remember what yellow nails meant 😮. After removing my nail polish I see that my nails are yellow. What is the reason Dr. Dan?? 😮 Thank you & we need a "LOVE" tab to smash for you! Especially when you do ur jams & of course the Princesses appearances!❤🎉

[@danielsugaimd]

Mahalo!!! Yes- nail polish can cause yellowing of the nails. It will recover after several months after taking a break from nail products but it’s very common! Happy new year and take care. Appreciate you!🙏🤙❤️

[@pattiprosperoella3244]

@@danielsugaimd Thanks so much! Happy New Year to you as well!

[@claudiaguadron3877]

Thank you Dr. Sugai

[@JessieRed]

You see 30 patients a day 😮

[@isagoldfield7393]

Please Dr. Sugai can you educate us on KELOIDS on the face. Thank You❄️❄️❄️

[@fionad6338]

I get laser treatments every three yrs. Reasonable cost, barely any downtime, quick procedure. Non invasive. I recommend it

[@lyndapham3683]

Lune & aster CC spf 50 PA+++ is also great if you want more medium makeup coverage.

[@lillygirl7238]

Hauoli Makahiki Hou!🌺🍍🥭😎

[@danielsugaimd]

Mahalo and Happy New Year to you too, my friend!🙏🤙

[@HealthnBudgetLifestyle]

Hi. Thank you so much for your videos. I learn a lot from them. I am Puerto Rican and I have enlarged pores. I clean my face every morning and night but still seem to have enlarged and looks like clogged pores as well. I don’t have acne but I have the issues with my pores on my cheeks, nose and chin area. Do you have a video specifically on pores? Thank you so much for all you share!!!

[@suni.L]

Have you gone to get a good facial? Try to find yourself a dermatologist even if you have to pay out of pocket.

[@suni.L]

I am unable to find hydroquinone in any products. Any suggestions??

[@amybea417]

I’m very melasma prone but distance runner and cyclist can you recommend or do a video on best tinted sun screens for sport and water ?

[@Tomoej76]

It is so confusing 🤪 I still don’t know what to get

[@jennyhart6057]

Hi, can u talk about what’s the best cleanser to use on children’s face after using water resistant sunscreen? Thank you ❤

[@db-gb5xi]

You can probably check his shorts on kids skincare. Dr. Jenny Liu has a video on kids skincare that might be helpful as well. Even his teen skincare video might be helpful.

[@leslietappis4200]

Thank you for a very informative video. I always get great advice from you. Can I use a retinol/retinoid in the morning? I use tret every night.

[@jennyowen7762]

What do you think of the oral tranexamic acid in pill form for melasma? I just don’t see a lot of dermatologist recommending it.

[@e.elsibea1518]

I can go outdoors in the direct sun for just ten minutes and ,boom, just like that 🤌, my melasma journey starts all over again. 😅

[@billyjoe23713]

Hi Dr Sugai! Thanks for always making such informative videos! Can I use a cosmetic product like concealer with iron oxides on top of my non tinted sunscreen and be fine as long as I reapply?

[@avayu2289]

Lasers are the best. 4X a year and then good simple products 2X a day.

[@nenem6427]

Hi!Dr.Sugai What is the best for acne and pores please?🙏🏻

[@inquisitvem6723]

I have dark spots isolated and not a wave of pigmentation.

[@bizzwalove]

Thank you !

[@turnontheLIGHTS909]

cysteamine irritated my skin so much despite being touted as super gentle

[@ainihua8605]

Dr. Sugai, Thank you so much for this video. Very informative and helpful. I am struggling with melasma for 3 decades to present and am have been taking care of it. Can I wear the Dermtlgy Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF46 on top of the broard spectrum spf 50 sunscreen when outdoors?

[@inquisitvem6723]

My sunscreen is now a mask when I’m doing yard work

[@honeybadgernasty]

Dr. Sugai, I tolerate better prescription Adapalene gel of 0.3% and apply retinol cream on top of it. Is my daily routine as affective for anti-aging, collagen production, etc as Tretinoin?

[@inquisitvem6723]

I have dark hyperpigmentation…looks mole like spot for years though I haven’t done anything to fix it.

[@nehachand5284]

Hello doctor could you please make a video on how we can reduce PCOD acne + dark spots

[@Tia82377]

Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼so much 👍🗽🌹🥳💚

[@Makahanaloaislander]

I live in Hawaii so I’ve spent my whole life in the sun , that being said I’ve got a lot of dark spots , is there anything I can do to lighten them ??

[@alexandraz7217]

I prefer a chemical sunscreen for my skin. Is an SPF 50 +++ as good as using a tinted mineral sunscreen? I have 4 or 5 small dark spots that I am trying to get rid of. I believe they are just from sun and aging but they bother me.

[@milliebeyers9728]

Dr. Sugai, I wish your video’s weren’t so edited. It seems like the screen is blinking for me, and you aren’t breathing in between sentences. (I mean, of course you are we just don’t see it and it sounds like run on sentences. There are absolutely no pauses, and I just want to scream breathe and slow down. Sorry, I do love your info though.

[@rtempest12]

It's 100x's Better Than His Other Videos. Like the Ones He Doesn't Even Talk.. Just Plain Stupid, Hard to Watch, Learn Nothing.. ✌️🇨🇦

[@jessicaangelabellona6042]

Dr. Sugai, my skin darkened a bit after using niacinamide 5 percent along with 2 percent hyaluronic acid and 1 percent arbutin acid. Please tell me why 😢

[@lisajemmings8515]

Hi Dr Sugai I’m 66 of Hispanic descent and clueless to where to begin. Do you offer FaceTime services? Definitely starting to show my age and need help

[@inahmiyavlog]

dr sugai what is the best nightcream for melasma

[@susank683]

Dr Sugai would you please address the date on a sunscreen...does it just stop working on a certain date and doesn't zinc oxide last indefinitely?

[@charnewyngaard9598]

I'm not sure if I heard correctly, did Doc say, use sunscreen and then tinted sunscreen on top of that?

[@Salmiyaguy1]

can you please review lilyanas super vitamin C and high potency retinol. Do they really live up to the hype for high quality at exceptional low prices?

[@maiden411]

Hi Dr Sugai How can I buy the large bottle of the La roche posay anthelios sunscreen?

[@sunitajenny7265]

how to use tretinoin cream and retinol serum in skin care routine ??? could u tell plz..

[@janki2509]

What should i use for mouth pigmentation? The dark dull skin around my mouth?

[@masoomamutahary4760]

Hello i‘m in Germany 🇩🇪 and i have too much wrinkles specially around my eyes

[@aoukaki]

Hi.. can I put some drops of foundation on my sun screen? Thanks ☺️

[@db-gb5xi]

If you mean in your sunscreen, some derms say not to do that as it can affect the sunscreen setting up properly. You can apply foundation over your sunscreen or even a SPF powder over the sunscreen or use a tinted sunscreen.

[@ham2956]

Can I still use vitamin C while using retinol?

[@savvybites1844]

Several other sources say yes. I am using it both.

[@Sherry-fl3md]

Do you still recommend Melano cc vitamin C serum? Thank you

[@iracortes5600]

I can't get a hold of tretinoin where I'm at. Can I get tretinioin through you please??

[@carolynnorton9552]

Is Sense more effective than Cyspera?

[@beatarotondo6503]

Please talk about eye cream.

[@db-gb5xi]

He has a short or two on them.

[@acoisiglis]

Is this a reupload?

[@carolchristiansen635]

What does it mean if a dark spot turns blue from fade cream. ?

[@bettinafriesen1329]

He says in his video if it goes that color you're using it too often

[@Salmiyaguy1]

Tinted sunscreen on a man doesn't look like makeup? Really? And on brown skin? I avoided tinted sunscreen due to these fears. Please show some pictures of men of color with tinted sunscreen as I'm not convinced I wouldn't look as if I'm wearing makeup base or foundation meant for Caucasians on my face if I use a tinted sunscreen.

[@joycej9415]

He might say that as the untinted sunscreen with zinc will give what I call "ghost face" on me and I am pale. So it might really look very white on your darker face?

[@zhugeliang3905]

This doctor talks too fast 😅

[@dinosemr8141]

💖❤️💖🙏❤️💖❤️

[@marieangecampagnolo3303]

Great doctor, thank you. So retinol can give dark spots ? I thought it was the contrary ! Please try speak just a little more slowly, foreigners are listening to you.

[@fucassie395]

没有中文翻译😂

[@cicicacacicicaca2391]

Paramita,ada cowok cina mirip kamu sedang cari istri 😅

[@janetcorey5102]

You talk so fast and you’re throwing so much at us

[@firstlast-em2yq]

As a phisician you should know better. The label "Hispanic" has absolutely nothing to do with having dark skin. Nothing. Hispanics and Latinos are not genetically linked. Please keep the following in mind: Race and Hispanic origin are distinct and separate concepts. The labels "Hispanic" and "Latino" are not related to biology or skin color. Individuals of Hispanic and Latino origin do not fit into specific biological, anthropological, or genetic categories and can belong to any race, including white, black, or Asian. Any study that associates biological, anthropological, or genetic criteria with individuals of Hispanic origin is a systematic distortion of statistical outcomes, resulting from an unaccounted factor in its derivation.

[@danielsugaimd]

In this case, I am referring to Latin American origin and Spanish speaking countries which “Hispanic” has been defined in the dictionary. I was in France for a conference last month and my colleagues from Latin American countries battle hyperpigmentation in their patients with deeper skin tones. That is what I meant by using the term in this video. Thanks for watching.

[@isyoonlifts]

To be clear, race is also a social construct and a problematic one at that (just look at all the diverse ethnicities lumped together as “Asian” 🙄). I think sometimes we have no choice but to make the best of the existing framework, however flawed. I appreciate that you clarified that both skin of color and fair skinned folks can experience these issues!

[@ebonyrose4887]

I feel ya, but the majority of the world are people of color...unless you have no melanin in your skin...I get your argument about the social construct of race/ethnicity/ nationality...makes me sick, as well, however, it doesn't change the fact the majority of the world's people are melanin-filled, from subtle to a deep, rich brown, no matter if one chooses to identify as white...can we just start over already with all of this...smh

[@manalopalongo]

Get off your soap box. Everyone who watched this video knows what the doctor was referring to.

[@redcupidbowlips3793]

⁠@@manalopalongoI’m with you! Life’s too short to worry about that stuff. Just live and be happy💖🫶