i just joined today, but could i suggest looking into adding azelaic acid (available in Px and OTC forms) be added to the FAQ list for reducing hyperpigmentation? (especially post-inflammatory) ... it is believed to specifically target hyperactive melanocytes and leave normal ones alone - although there is of course some risk of hypopigmentation, but that goes for all skin-lightening substances/procedures. i have had fantastic luck with this stuff in the form of the prescriptions azelex/skinoren (20%) and finacea (15%), and i know many people have had luck fading dark spots with OTC versions such as Jan Marini's Bioclear Lotion (2%), though i have yet to try this particular product myself.