What Is Skin Discoloration?

Skin discoloration can be due to changes in melanin. Melanin is a skin pigment that gives color to the skin. Changes in melanin can also cause skin to be patchy.

Treatment for skin discoloration includes using topical treatments. Common drug classes used to treat skin discoloration are melanin synthesis inhibitors, melanin synthesis inhibitor / retinoid / corticosteroid combinations, psoralens, and retinoids.