How can I get rid of my pigmentation?

Amritaya Clinic
Sep 8, 2018 · 3 min read

Pigmentation is term which is used by dermatologists to refer to the coloring of the skin. It has been seen that skin pigmentation disorders can cause the color of the skin to change leading to the formation of a cluster of tiny spots. According to the dermatologist renowned for the best pigmentation treatment in noida the major reason accounting for pigmentation of the skin is the excessive production of melanin.

Melanin is a pigment which is responsible for the color of our skin and is made by the cells of the skin. Melanin production is very important as it is responsible for the skin’s characteristic color and loss of color can result in a medical condition called vitiligo in which there is a loss of pigment. The pigment is lost due to the destruction of the melanin forming cells called the melanocytes.

Hyper pigmentation is a condition in which the skin starts to get darker and is visible either as dark patches at certain spots or can affect the entire body. Hyper pigmentation can be of different types and age spots (also known as liver spots) are one of the most common type of hyper pigmentation. Hyper pigmentation is harmless medical condition and can be caused by various factors. Certain types of medications can also be the cause of hyper pigmentation. Although there are a lot of home remedies that can be used to cure hyper pigmentation however in case of severe hyper pigmentation it is recommended to visit a dermatologist. The condition can greatly affect a person’s appearance as well as self confidence hence it needs to be cured immediately.

Hyper pigmentation treatment usually may involve use to medicine to prevent it from spreading. Often patients may be given medications to apply on the affected area which may help in lightening of the pigmentation and age spots. The main reason for melasma is the hormonal changes. This type of hyper pigmentation is mainly due to the over production of melanin which gets stimulated due the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. These hormones can cause over production of melanin when a person is exposed to sunlight.

Pigmentation treatment for the skin may involve microdermabrasion and use of over the counter medicines. Microdermabrasion should not be done too often as it can damage the skin. So to overcome this disadvantage skin lightening medications are used. The creams help in treating hyper pigmentation as the slow down the production of melanin by skin and also by removing the extra melanin from the skin. The most commonly used and effective drug for removing dark spots is the hydroquinone. However hydroquinone can be harmful as but if used as per the directions specified by the dermatologist it can be used for effective treatment of hyper pigmentation. Hydroquinone which is a key ingredient in many hyper pigmentation treatment creams and drugs can be very harmful for the skin and as per some studies has even been linked to skin cancer. Other than the use of the tropical treatments for treating hyper pigmentation some dermatologists may also recommend opting for laser treatment. Also at times platelet rich plasma therapy may also be suggested. In platelet rich plasma therapy people may need to get injections in order to get the damaged cells removed. According to a recent study most of the women who suffer from hyper pigmentation are in their late twenties or thirties. Some of the symptoms of skin hyper pigmentation include brown patches on the skin mainly affecting forehead, cheeks, chin and bridge of the nose. It may sometimes also affect the forearm and neck of the person. The doctor may have to conduct certain diagnostic tests to be sure whether the patches are due to hyper pigmentation only. Some of the most commonly done diagnostic tests include a visual examination, wood lamp examination and even biopsy in case of severe melasma. It has also been shown by some studies that hyper pigmentation can be genetic that is in forty percent of the cases hyper pigmentation is genetically transferred from the parents to their offspring.

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