Use broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30 or higher every day
Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours when outdoors
Wear a wide-brimmed hat and seek shade
Avoid picking, squeezing, or scratching blemishes
Use a gentle cleanser twice daily
Apply products with vitamin C
Use products with niacinamide
Try azelaic acid
Use retinoids at night
Consider alpha hydroxy acids like glycolic acid or lactic acid
Consider salicylic acid if acne is present
Use hydroquinone only under medical guidance
Moisturize regularly to protect the skin barrier
Patch test new products before full use
Be consistent for several weeks to months
See a dermatologist if spots are severe, worsening, or not improving
Get medical advice if spots are changing in shape, color, or size