If you are suffering from skin inflammation that is regularly caused by acne breakouts (or rashes, wounds, and other reasons), you probably are interested in finding out more about what types of hyperpigmentation treatment options are most effective.  Even though many scoff at hyperpigmentation because it is a “temporary” problem, for many it is a serious issue, since the unattractive marks left by it can last for as many as two years!  If you do not simply want to wait for them to go away, consider one of the following treatment options.

What Works

Most people prefer to start simple with over the counter treatments or natural remedies.  This can mean going to the store to find products such as Olay Definity, or turning to supplements such as vitamin A or C, both of which can promote healthier skin.  Olay’s product, as well as many others like it, includes N-acetyl glucosamine and niacinamide, which are believed to help clear up skin problems caused by post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Even though more studies have to be done to prove the connection, a lot of people who have used these types of products are very firm in their belief that they help clear up these types of  marks.

Hydroquinone is a hyperpigmentation treatment aid that can be found in the form of a cream.  It can be purchased over the counter, although you can find a cream of greater strength by getting a prescription from your dermatologist.  Hydroquinone blocks the production of melanin, which allows the area that it is applied on to lighten up.

Also, you can turn to chemical peels or microdermabrasion to speed up the recovery from post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.  The drawback here is that the cost will be more than with an over the counter product or natural remedy, but these are very efficient methods nonetheless.

You may be best suited to speak with your dermatologist, so you can get their opinion on what your best course of action is.  After all, there are a lot of choices for hyperpigmentation treatment, and an expert will be able to recommend one based upon their knowledge of the options themselves as well as your skin type and the seriousness of your hyperpigmentation issues.

Still, an over the counter product or natural remedy will get you jump started on the route to recovery, in the meantime.  Either way, it is reassuring to know that you can do something besides simply waiting for the marks to go away.