{"id":1049,"date":"2026-08-15T11:57:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T02:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/?post_type=mec_glossary&#038;p=1049"},"modified":"2026-08-15T11:59:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T02:59:27","slug":"hyperpigmentation","status":"publish","type":"mec_glossary","link":"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/en\/glossary\/hyperpigmentation","title":{"rendered":"Hyperpigmentation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hyperpigmentation means an area of skin appears darker than the surrounding skin.<\/strong> It is a medical term, although everyday use may include many dark marks with different causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Darker areas of skin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An increase or concentration of melanin can create brown or gray areas. Causes include changes after inflammation or injury and pigmentation related to sun exposure. Similar-looking marks do not always share the same cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" src=\"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hyperpigmentation.png\" alt=\"An illustration showing an area of skin darker than the surrounding skin\" class=\"wp-image-987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hyperpigmentation.png 1254w, https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hyperpigmentation-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hyperpigmentation-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hyperpigmentation-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hyperpigmentation-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hyperpigmentation is a darker area of skin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dark spots and melasma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dark spots is an everyday umbrella term. Melasma is a specific acquired pigmentation disorder that commonly appears on the face. Appearance alone may not distinguish one type of pigmentation from another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skin care and treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sun protection and avoiding irritation can help limit worsening in some cases. Esthetic care should not be described as removing or treating hyperpigmentation. A mark that changes quickly, bleeds, or looks unusual needs medical assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related terms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Melanin<\/strong>: The pigment involved in skin and hair color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Melasma<\/strong>: An acquired pigmentation disorder, usually affecting the face.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skin barrier<\/strong>: The protective outer structure of the skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A plain-language definition of hyperpigmentation, common causes, related terms, and the boundary between skin care and treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"_mec_seo_title":"Hyperpigmentation Meaning and Common Causes"},"mec_glossary_cat":[],"class_list":["post-1049","mec_glossary","type-mec_glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mec_glossary\/1049","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mec_glossary"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/mec_glossary"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1049"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"mec_glossary_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mec_glossary_cat?post=1049"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}