What canm I do for these brown patches

[Angietim]

I have brown patches that are on my face, they get worse if I go out side so I try and aviod that. It looks like I have a beard and mustache, very embarassing? Makeup really doesn't help. I sing gospel music and it makes hard to get up in front of people !!! Can you please help me?

[techserge]

Hi Angietim, I was wondering if your hyperpigmentation has gotten better. 2 months ago, I got a black eye and I currently have a brown patch after the inflammation and bruising went away.

I'm trying skin lightening products and I'm starting to wonder if what I have is hyperpigmentation or NOT. Any chance you can take a look at my profile picture to confirm and/or give some advice. Please let me know, thanks.

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
Hyperpigmentation is very common in dark skinned individuals, particularly after mild trauma or inflammations of the skin.
Depigmenting agents are commonly prescribed to treat disorders of hyperpigmentation.
Hyperpigmentation is treated with the application of topical agents and/or with laser treatments. Therapy with topical skin lightening products and laser treatments may take weeks to several months before any significant difference is noted.
During the treatment phase, you should avoid the sun by using sun-protective clothing and sunscreen to decrease the likelihood of pigmentary changes induced by UV light.
-Hydroquinone (HQ) is a chemical readily available in cosmetic and nonprescription forms for skin lightening. The 2% HQ is readily available over the counter in various cosmetic preparations. Evidence of improvement with HQ (monotherapy) is usually observed at 4-6 weeks.
-Azelaic acid and Kojic acid (5-hydroxy-4-pyran-4-one-2-methyl) skin preparations can also be used.
ref:http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic528.htm