a pigment that gives skin its color and tone. People with hypopigmentation may have white or light patches of skin in one area or throughout their body. Causes of hypopigmentation include skin ...

Other studies have found positive results from the use of fractional lasers on skin. Chemical peels are procedures done by a dermatologist to resurface and revitalize skin. They can be light ...

However, an older 2012 study found aloe vera does not have these effects. Though the research is conflicting, people who use aloe vera gel say it helps lighten skin. Some people also use lemon ...

Prescription products tend to have a strength of up to 4%, although some may compound it to be of higher percentage. Over-the-counter (OTC) creams to lighten skin are not as strong as prescription ...