Microneedling can improve texture and scarring, but pigment-prone skin needs a smarter runway. In this post, licensed esthetician Angela Hugghins explains how tyrosinase inhibitors like cysteamine, azelaic acid, and tranexamic acid can help reduce melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation risk, especially for Fitzpatrick IV–VI. You will learn who should prep, why pigment flares happen, and how to time a simple routine before and after treatment.