Dark Patches & Pigmentation
July is Hyperpigmentation & Melasma Month
Spending more time in the sun? Worried about the appearance of dark patches or spots resembling freckles on your face or body?
Hyperpigmentation or melasma may be the cause of blotchy patches and discoloration. Both conditions become worse with sun exposure.
Hyperpigmentation is a condition in which some areas of your skin are darker than others. It is caused by excess melanin within your skin, and this condition can appear in multiple ways. For example, the dark spots may be brown, black, gray, red, or pink and appear as spots or even patches. Hyperpigmentation can appear anywhere on the face or body and root causes of it include inflammation, medication, and cosmetics.
Melasma typically appears on the face, and sometimes the neck or arms of women, most often during pregnancy. While melasma usually affects women, men can develop it too.
Although hyperpigmentation and melasma can be bothersome and some individuals may feel self-conscious about their appearance, these conditions are treatable.
Treatment for hyperpigmentation may include a custom skin care regimen, and your board-certified dermatologist may recommend treatment with PicoWay Laser. Treatment for melasma may include a prescription strength cream.
With both conditions, protecting your skin from the sun is key, as hyperpigmentation and melasma will come back if your skin is exposed to the sun without sunscreen.
If you notice changes in your skin, or signs of hyperpigmentation or melasma, make an appointment with your board-certified dermatologist who can provide an accurate diagnosis and create a customized treatment plan that is right for you.
Skin Care & Aesthetic Treatment Offers
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ISDIN combines 100% mineral SPF 50 sunscreen with an innovative blend of peptides, antioxidants, and DNA Repairsomes®, helping repair existing sun damage and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
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PicoWay® laser targets unwanted pigmentation, sun damage, and uneven texture with minimal downtime and maximum results.
Pre-purchase PicoWay treatment for fall and receive hands or neck for free.
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Purchase 3 microneedling treatments, get 1 FREE - your perfect glow-up for fall!
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Reserve your treatment plan at summer's discounted rate! Purchase your series of Laser Hair Removal in June, July or August, and save 20%
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Receive a Free Gift with Skinbetter Product Purchase over $250!
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Meghan, a Licensed Aesthetician and Certified Laser Technician, offers appointments at our offices in Marstons Mills and Plymouth.
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Aesthetic patients: When you refer a friend, you will receive $50 off your next treatment, while your friend receives $50 off their first treatment!
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We're holding a Dyson Airwrap I.D. Multistyler giveaway this summer! From June 1st through August 31st, aesthetic patients may be entered into the drawing:
One entry for every 60 units of Daxxify
One entry for each syringe of RHA
Winner will be drawn on Friday September 4th - just in time for Labor Day Weekend!
News & Events
Project Arts Summer Concert Series on the Waterfront
Every Wednesday
From June 24 - August 26, 2026
Family-friendly, free concerts on Plymouth waterfront! In addition to live music by amazing performers, there will be giveaways and raffles from local businesses, including Contemporary Dermatology!
Proudly Sponsoring Cape Cod Baseball League Teams
Contemporary Dermatology is proudly supporting three Cape Cod Baseball League teams this summer! From a
“Skin in the Game” Highlight for Chatham Anglers, to banners at Hyannis Harbor Hawks and the Wareham Gatemen games. Cape Cod Baseball League is the premier collegiate summer league on Cape Cod and has had countless players go on to play in the major league.
