Pigmentation spots, also known as dark spots, are one of the most common skin problems faced by people all over the world. These are areas of the skin that are significantly darker than the surrounding skin, which is the result of a local increase in melanin, the pigment that gives the skin its color. These spots can appear as a result of various factors, including genetic predispositions, age, hormonal changes, skin damage and especially due to exposure to UV radiation.