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Melasma is one of the most common—and stubborn—forms of hyperpigmentation, which is why so many people are on the hunt for the best products for melasma. “Melasma is a pigmentary disorder that appears as lacy, reticulated brown patches,” says Corey L. Hartman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Birmingham, Alabama. These patchy brown spots tend to appear on the face (think: cheeks, upper lip, forehead), and while they’re completely normal and not harmful, it’s also understandable if you want to lighten the appearance of melasma, either with in-office treatments, skin-care products, or both.