Hyperpigmentation

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 10AM 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

This depends on the individual. Our best advice would be to get in touch with the clinic and book a consultation to discuss your requirements.

As a guide, a series of four to six treatments may be required for optimum results.

In addition to using skin care products for pigmentation prone skin, avoid excessive sun exposure, always wearing sun protection, and clarify the potential side-effects of medications with a doctor.

To prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, use gentle skin care products and avoid scratching, popping blemishes, and picking at your skin.

Hyperpigmentation is more common in individuals with darker skin tones and could run in families. Doctors are unsure about what causes melasma, but a change in hormones can trigger it, for example, during pregnancy or when using birth control pills.