By Danny DeCota
Dark spots and patches may sometimes appear on the skin because of regular sun exposure or scarring. This condition is normal and known as skin hyperpigmentation. Anyone can suffer from this regardless of gender, ethnicity, or age. Hyperpigmentation Treatment will transform your skin and delay aging using broadband light energy.
Types of hyperpigmentation.
- Melasma.
This condition is characterized by brown or grey-brown patches on the skin. People usually get the patches on the cheeks, forehead, nose, upper lip, or chin. Pregnant women and those taking oral contraceptives are mostly affected.
- Age spots.
After prolonged sun exposure, black, brown, or tan spots appear on the face or hand. It mostly affects adults and individuals exposed to the sun for a long time.
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
It occurs as a response to inflammation caused by acne or scarring.
Treatment options for hyperpigmentation.
- Intense pulse light therapy.
It is an ablative laser treatment that stimulates collagen production in the dermis. If you want to get ideal results, go for the treatment multiple times. It helps to reduce wrinkles, enlarged pores, and spider veins.
- Laser peel. An ablative laser is used to remove layers of skin. This procedure is intense and it may cause more side effects.
- Retinoids
They have a small molecular structure which enables them to penetrate deep into the skin layers. You can get retinoids over the counter or as a prescription.
- Face acids.
It exfoliates the top layer of the skin. This allows new cells to emerge and replace the old ones. You will achieve an even skin tone and smoother skin.
- Chemical peel.
Highly concentrated acids are used to treat the affected area of the skin. It works by removing the top and sometimes middle layer of the skin. If you want a powerful chemical peel that yields quick results, ask your dermatologist to recommend a professional-grade peel. A chemical peel is not the best treatment option for someone frequently exposed to the sun. this is because the skin becomes more sensitive to sun rays.
- Lightening creams or gels.
It is applied once or twice daily to decrease skin pigmentation over time. Vitamin B-3 and licorice extract are common ingredients found in over-the-counter lightening products.
- Dermabrasion
It involves the removal of the skin’s outer layer. The procedure is used to smooth out wrinkles and deal with skin texture concerns like age spots, injury scars, acne scars, and sun damage. It works effectively with people who have fairer skin.
- Microdermabrasion.
A drill-like handheld tool with an abrasive attachment is swiped across the skin to remove the epidermis. This process is repeated multiple times for great results. It is mostly used to treat superficial scars.
Hyperpigmentation is when there are dark spots or patches on the skin. This may occur due to scarring or damage from the sun. The different types of hyperpigmentation include melasma, age spots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Laser peel, intense pulse light therapy, microdermabrasion, dermabrasion, retinoids, and face acids are the treatment options for hyperpigmentation.
