Skin Concerns
Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is the production of excess melanin causing dark spots on the skin. It appears where an excess of melanin has been produced and formed deposits, causing skin patches that appear darker than the surrounding skin. Common skin areas that experience hyperpigmentation or dyschromia are the face, arms, and hands.
Symptoms
Sun
Spots
Melasma
Post-Inflammatory
Hyperpigmentation
Triggers
- Sun exposure
- Hormonal changes
- Heredity
- Acne
- Pregnancy
FAQ
An important measure in protecting yourself from hyperpigmentation is to protect your skin from the sun. Do this by regularly applying a broad sprectrum sunscreen that shields the skin from UVA and UVB rays. Slather it on thirty minutes before sun exposure and reapply every two hours because it can wear thin when exposed to water or perspiration. In addition to that, wear protective clothing, sunglasses or hats.
Experts also advise to avoid sun exposure from 10 AM to 3PM because this is the time when the rays are more intense.
Cushing’s disease
Celiac disease
Addison’s disease
Smoker’s melanosis
Hemachromatosis (a condition where a person has excessive iron stores
Cushing’s disease
Celiac disease
Addison’s disease
Smoker’s melanosis
Hemachromatosis (a condition where a person has excessive iron stores
In addition to using skin care products for pigmentation prone skin, avoiding excessive sun exposure, always wearing sun protection, clarifying the potential side-effects of medications with a doctor, taking care of your skin. To prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, use gentle skin care products and avoid scratching, popping blemishes, and picking at your skin.
The Skin Lab Approach
When treating hyperpigmentiotion, prevention is the key. To guarantee optimal results a clinical treatment plan must include quality active skincare and sun protection. Light-based therapies are effective on most people with hyperpigmentation. It improves the overall tone and texture of the skin, as well as treating fine lines by creating a more plumped up appearance. A series of four to six treatments may be required for optimum results.
Recommended Treatments
Laser
Therapy
IPL
Therapy
Skin
Peels
Micro
Needling
Facials
Skincare
Products
Claire's Pro Tip
Limit your exposure to UV rays. Exposure to UV rays is one of the most common causes of hyperpigmentation. While limiting exposure will do nothing to affect hyperpigmentation you already have it can help prevent further discoloration.
