Pigmentation - How To Tackle It?
Our skin gets its colour from melanin. This is a pigment that is produced by a special kind of skin cells. When these cells get impaired then melanin production is also affected. This leads to discolouration of the skin which is called pigmentation. Pigmentation can manifest in many ways. Production of excessive melanin, excessive exposure to the sun, pregnancy and Addison's disease - all these make the skin darker.
On the other hand, too little melanin production leads to the lightening of the skin. This condition is also called Vitiligo. Albinism is a medical condition where the skin colour is light because of genetic reasons.
How can Pigmentation be treated?
There are a few advanced skin care procedures that treat pigmentation. Please consult a dermatologist before you go in for one of these procedures.
1. Laser Facial Rejuvenation:
- Q Switched Laser: Q switched laser is a type of laser toning used for facial rejuvenation
2. Laser Facial Resurfacing:
- YAG laser: YAG laser is used o improve the surface and texture of the skin and remove wrinkles, fine lines, acne, dark spots etc.
3. Chemical Peels: To exfoliate the dark skin, a special kind of chemical is applied to the skin which leads to the regeneration of new skin. The patient must be aware that the new skin is temporarily sensitive to the sun. Chemical peels are used to treat the same skin conditions that are treated by dermabrasion.