topical retinoids hydroquinone and fruit acids (glycolic acid citric acid lactic acid and kojic acid) are the mainstay of treatments for treating melasma-type hyperpigmentation. in addition we recommend staying out of the sun and using a reliable form of sunscreen one with an spf of 30 or higher. if you are a woman using birth control you may want to check with your health care provider to see if you need to change your birth control formulation. sometimes hormone changes such as those due to pregnancy can also contribute to melasma.
what's the best way to treat melasma hyperpigmentation?