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Clear Skin Clinic · Thane
Pigmentation doesn't fade with one cream — or one laser session.
Melasma, tan, post-acne marks and dark circles all look similar on the surface but behave completely differently underneath. At Clear Skin Clinic, every pigmentation case is assessed by type and depth first, then treated with the combination that actually fits it.
- ✓ Dermatologist-led care
- ✓ Evidence-based protocols
- ✓ Devices calibrated for Indian skin
- ✓ Personalized combination treatments
Real skin, real texture
About Clear Skin Clinic
Pigmentation is a symptom, not a diagnosis.
Dark patches, dullness, tan and discoloration are all just how pigmentation looks on the surface. The actual diagnosis is what's causing it underneath — and it's rarely just one thing. Each cause has a different trigger, sits at a different depth, and needs a different treatment.
Treating "pigmentation" as one condition is the most common reason patients feel like nothing works. At Clear Skin Clinic, your first visit is a proper diagnosis — under the right light, with the right questions about triggers, hormones, cosmetics and sun exposure — before any treatment is recommended.
Led by Dr. Nikita Patel, Clear Skin Clinic, Thane.
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The Missing Piece
Why pigmentation happens
Most patients have never had this explained to them — which is why so many end up using the wrong product first.
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Trigger — UV, Heat, Hormones, Inflammation, Cosmetics or Fragrances
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Melanocyte Overactivity
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Excess Melanin Production
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04
Pigment Deposited in Skin Layers
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Visible Discoloration
Where that pigment settles — close to the surface or deep in the dermis — decides how it responds to treatment. Surface pigment fades relatively easily. Deep pigment needs a different, more patient approach, and treating it too aggressively can make it worse. That's why the same dark patch on two different patients can need two completely different treatments.
Types We Treat
Eight pigmentation patterns — and many more we see
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Melasma
Symmetrical brown-grey patches, usually on the cheeks and upper lip, driven by hormones, heat and sun. Prone to relapse without maintenance.
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Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Marks left behind after acne, injury or irritation. Common in Indian skin, and often mistaken for scarring.
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Sun Tan & Freckles
Surface-level pigment from direct UV exposure — usually the most straightforward to treat and prevent.
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Periorbital Hyperpigmentation
Dark circles under the eyes from pigment, vascularity, thin skin or shadowing — often a combination of all three.
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Lichen Planus Pigmentosus
Slate-grey to brown macules, often in sun-exposed areas and skin folds, driven by an underlying inflammatory process — needs to be calmed before pigment is treated, or it relapses.
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Riehl's Melanosis
Reticulate brown-grey pigmentation, typically across the forehead and temples, frequently linked to an allergic reaction to a cosmetic or fragrance ingredient.
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Pigmentary Demarcation Lines
Sharp, well-defined borders between darker and lighter skin, most often on the limbs or face — a distinct pattern, not a reaction to any product.
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Nevus of Ota
A bluish-grey birthmark-type pigmentation around the eye and temple, present from birth or early life, sitting deeper in the skin than most acquired pigmentation.
Several of these are frequently misdiagnosed as melasma. Distinguishing them usually needs a closer clinical exam — sometimes with patch testing — which is why self-treating pigmentation so often fails.
This isn't the full list — there are many more pigmentation conditions we see and treat. If yours isn't listed here, that's exactly what your consultation is for.
Treatment Philosophy
Your pigmentation type decides the path — not the other way around
"Our goal isn't to perform the most procedures. It's to choose the fewest procedures that deliver the greatest improvement for your specific pigmentation pattern."
"I have melasma"
Tranexamic Acid
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Medical Peels
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Strict Sun Protection
"I have post-acne marks"
Chemical Peels
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Microneedling with TXA
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Medical Skincare
"I have tan or freckles"
Q-Switched / Pico Laser
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Sunscreen & Maintenance
"I have dark circles"
Combination Approach — drawn from peels, lasers, fillers or topical therapy depending on the actual cause
This is the general logic — your consultation confirms the exact sequence and session count for your skin.
Our Signature Approach
Clear Skin Pigmentation Protocol
Every pigmentation patient moves through the same four phases — because treating the pigment without controlling the trigger just brings it back.
Phase 1
Control the Trigger
Sun exposure, hormonal factors, heat or active inflammation are identified and managed first.
Phase 2
Reduce Active Pigment
Peels, tranexamic acid, or laser — matched to how deep the pigment actually sits.
Phase 3
Even Out Tone
Microneedling, medical skincare and maintenance peels refine and unify the remaining tone.
Phase 4
Prevent Relapse
Daily sun protection and periodic touch-ups — pigmentation is prone to recurring without this.
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What To Expect
Your first appointment, explained
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Diagnosis First
We identify exactly which type of pigmentation you have, and how deep it sits, before recommending anything.
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Trigger Review
Sun exposure, hormones, skincare history and any previous treatments inform what we recommend next.
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A Plan You Understand
You leave with a clear, personalized protocol — and a realistic view of the timeline and maintenance ahead.
How We Choose Your Treatment
Every pigmentation pattern responds differently
Select a treatment to see when it's used and how it works.
Tranexamic Acid
Medical Peels
Q-Switched / Pico Laser
Microneedling with TXA
PRP, PDRN & Exosomes
Medical Skincare
Often used when
Melasma or hormonally-driven pigmentation is the diagnosis.
How it works
Taken orally or delivered into the skin via microneedling, tranexamic acid interrupts the signal that triggers melanocytes to overproduce pigment — treating the cause, not just the discoloration.
Often used when
Post-acne marks, surface tan or uneven tone need gentle, even lightening.
How it works
A controlled chemical exfoliation accelerates skin turnover, lifting surface pigment and encouraging fresher skin to replace it — done in a series for safe, gradual results.
Often used when
Sun tan, freckles or lentigines sit close to the surface and need targeted breakdown.
How it works
Short pulses of laser energy shatter pigment into fragments the body clears naturally — settings are calibrated carefully for Indian skin to avoid rebound pigmentation.
Often used when
Post-acne pigmentation or melasma needs both product delivery and texture improvement.
How it works
Fine needles create micro-channels that let tranexamic acid or other actives reach deeper into the skin than topical application alone, while stimulating healthier turnover.
Often used when
Pigmentation is accompanied by dullness, poor skin quality or a compromised skin barrier — often after repeated peels or lasers, or alongside melasma.
How it works
PRP (platelet-rich plasma), PDRN (a DNA-derived regenerative agent) and exosomes are delivered into the skin to support barrier repair and healthier turnover. They don't lighten pigment directly, but they calm inflammation and rebuild skin quality — which makes pigment-specific treatments more effective and less likely to trigger rebound darkening.
Often used when
Every pigmentation patient, regardless of type — as maintenance and prevention.
How it works
Prescription-strength lightening agents and daily broad-spectrum sunscreen keep melanocytes calm between procedures and protect the results you've already achieved.
Meet Your Dermatologist
Clear Skin Clinic, Thane
Dr. Nikita Patel
DNB, DVD — Dermatologist, Cosmetologist & Trichologist, trained at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
Pigmentation is one of the most misdiagnosed concerns in dermatology — treated as one condition when it's really several. Every consultation starts with identifying exactly which type you have and what's driving it.
That diagnostic-first approach is what keeps results from relapsing the way they often do with over-the-counter fixes.
Before You Book
You might be wondering…
Triggers like UV exposure, heat, hormones or inflammation overstimulate melanin-producing cells, which then deposit excess pigment at different depths in the skin — the depth is what determines the right treatment.
Significant improvement is achievable for most patients, but pigmentation — especially melasma — is prone to recurrence without ongoing sun protection and maintenance.
Most plans involve 4–8 sessions depending on the type and depth of pigmentation, spaced weeks apart to avoid irritating the skin.
Yes — all device settings and peel strengths are calibrated specifically for the pigmentation risk that comes with darker skin tones, to avoid making pigmentation worse.
Most treatments have minimal to no downtime, though some peels and laser sessions may cause mild redness or flaking for a few days.
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Start with a proper pigmentation diagnosis
1, Amritraj Society, Gurukul Road, Panchpakhadi, near State Bank of India, Thane West, Maharashtra 400602. Our clinic team will call to confirm your appointment.
☎ +91 98673 70009
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📍 Thane West, Maharashtra
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