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Skin Pigmentation Treatment Tips

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MBBS, MD - Dermatology

Dermatologist•Delhi
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What is hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation?

Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation are two conditions that affect the skin's colour. Hyperpigmentation occurs when there is an increase in melanin, a pigment that gives colour to the skin. This can happen because of excess sun exposure, acne scarring, hormonal imbalances, ageing or even as a side effect of certain medications.

Hypopigmentation is the opposite and happens when there is a decrease in melanin in the sk...more
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Acupuncturist•Delhi
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Acupuncture is a very effective remedy for the treatment of facial hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, dark circles, fine lines.
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Dermatologist•Faridabad
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Everybody dreams of perfect flawless skin that will complement their personality and boost confidence. But owing to an unhealthy lifestyle and polluted environment, our skin gradually goes through wear and tear, and as a result gets damaged. Skin pigmentation can be embarrassing and annoying. Pigmentation refers to the lightening or darkening of your skin, appearance of brown pigments and dark spots. People who are exposed to the sun frequently are more likely to develop these spots on the face....more
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M.D DERMATOLOGY, M.B.B.S

Dermatologist•Bhopal
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Pigmentation or hyperpigmentation is a skin condition that affects 80% of women in their lifetime. It is caused when patches of the skin turn dark. It is a relatively simple condition that occurs when there is excess melanin in the skin. There are different types of pigmentation, and one kind of treatment may not be effective on the others. Let us take a look at it in depth and understand the nature of pigmentation.

What is pigmentation?
Pigmentation is something that affects almost...more
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Dermatologist•Nagpur
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The human skin is a continuous organ within the human body and the largest organ altogether. The skin problems we often face are indicators of what's going on underneath rather than just stand-alone conditions by themselves. There are many types of skin pigmentation disorders. Let's have a quick look at them.

Types of skin disorders related to skin pigmentation

Some of the common types of skin pigmentation disorders are melasma, age spots, liver spots and pigmentation after in...more
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Delhi
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Ayurveda believes that the human body is made of 3 doshas kapha, pitta and vata. Most illnesses are a result of imbalance between these three doshas and dominance of patterns and symptoms of one of the three doshas.

Melanin is the pigment that gives the skin its color; higher the pigment levels, darker the complexion. Hyperpigmentation is caused due to excessive melanin deposition, commonly in certain areas of the skin like the face leading to blemishes and dark spots. In fair complexio...more
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Dermatologist•Navi Mumbai
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Are you observing uneven pigmentation on your skin? In this condition, the color of your skin may get different in different places and it affects people of all skin colors, types and backgrounds. Skin pigmentation may arise from several factors such as exposure to sunlight, skin damage, inflammation and certain genetic conditions. It is mostly caused due to an overproduction or underproduction of melanin.

Here are the different types of skin pigmentation

Freckles: These are ca...more
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Noida
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Are you experiencing patchy skin, or are noticing symptoms of skin pigmentation? Both these skin conditions require proper attention and treatment as they might be difficult to deal with, especially with regards to your appearance. Patchy skin on your face denotes a condition known as melasma. This condition is most common in women and is more likely in dark skinned people. It usually occurs because of hormonal changes within your body. On the other hand, skin pigmentation is a condition in whic...more
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MBBS, MD - Dermatology

Aesthetic Medicine Specialist•Kanpur
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Pigmentation of the skin is a medical term, which refers to the phenomena of colouring. Our skin is made up of cells that produce a pigment named melanin. The colour of the skin largely depends on the production of melanin. If more melanin is produced, the skin looks darker and vice-versa. When the melanin producing cells are damaged due to long exposure to sunlight, pregnancy or any other disease, pigmentation of the skin takes place. The skin may get dark entirely or in patches due to pigmenta...more
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Homeopathy Doctor•Pune
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Hyperpigmentation refers to the darkening of certain areas of the skin when compared to the general complexion of a person. This can occur in any part of the body and people are known to suffer from the same often. There is no fixed age when hyperpigmentation occurs and can take place at any point of time in one s life.

What are the types of hyperpigmentation?
A person can suffer from several forms of hyperpigmentation. These include.

Freckles- These are tiny black spots wh...more
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