Abnormal Pigmentation
Your skin gets its colour from a pigment called “melanin” produced by special cells in the skin. When these cells become unhealthy or damaged, it affects melanin production.
Pigmentation means colouring. Abnormal pigmentation can be classed as any discolouration of the skin. If your body makes too much melanin, your skin gets darker, hyperpigmentation. On the contrary if your body makes too little melanin, your skin gets lighter, hypopigmentation.
Hyperpigmentation is a common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become darker in colour than the normal surrounding skin. This darkening occurs when an excess of melanin deposits in the skin. Types of hyperpigmentation include age spots, sunspots, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Other conditions such as birthmarks, macular stains, haemangiomas and port wine stains. We can get rid of them using removal techniques such as cosmetic treatments, creams, and laser treatments.
Types of hyperpigmentation
There are several types of hyperpigmentation, the common ones being melasma, sunspots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Melasma. Melasma is common skin disease. The cause of melasma is complex; it has been proposed to be a photoaging disorder in genetically predisposed people. Apart from sun-induced, it is also caused by hormonal changes and may develop during pregnancy. Some medications such as oral contraceptive pills are known to cause melasma. Areas of hyperpigmentation can appear on any area of the body, but they appear most commonly on the stomach and face.
Sunspots. Also called liver spots or solar lentigines, sunspots are common. They are related to excess sun exposure over time. Generally, they appear as spots on areas exposed to the sun, like the hands and face.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This is a temporary result of injury or inflammation to the skin such as is acne, eczema, infection and burn. More severe injury results in postinflammatory hypopigmentation, which can be permanent.
At The London Cosmetic Clinic in Harley Street, we specialise in the reduction and removal of abnormal pigmentation within the skin and use clinically-proven, effective and safe methods. We offer variety of treatments available range from topical medication, at-home-use skincare or clinical treatments such as dermal peels, microdermabrasion and lasers.
Hypopigmentation is the loss of skin colour due to a disease or trauma. It can affect people from birth or develop later in life. It may occur all over the body or be localized. Hypopigmentation can occur in people of all races, but it may be more noticeable in people with darker skin because of the contrast between the natural skin colour and the white patches.
There are several different causes of hypopigmentation. The condition most commonly develops as a result of injury or trauma to the skin. Certain chronic conditions can also cause hypopigmentation.
Does Skin Discoloration Go Away?
It is possible for skin discoloration to go away on its own as long as the damage is shallow. A light sunburn will often fade away within a few weeks or months. However, deeper hyperpigmentation takes years to go away if it dissipates at all.
Can abnormal skin pigmentation be treated?
There are a number of different treatments used to treat abnormal pigmentation from topical agents, tablets, skin peels and lasers. It is important to consult an experienced practitioner to ensure you are getting the right treatment for your condition for optimal safety and effectiveness.
How do you keep pigmentation from returning?
After the successful treatments, it is advised to continue some maintenance routines to ensure the result is sustainable and minimize the possibility of recurrence. There are four main considerations when it comes to managing pigmentation: UV protection, exfoliation, pigment inhibiting agents and vitamins/antioxidants. Our doctors will discuss with you and recommend the methods that suit your condition.
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