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What is pigmentation?

What should you understand about it?

Melanin is the pigment that gives hair and skin their different colors. People with low melanin deposits have pale skin, whereas those with high melanin deposits have darker complexion. When there is a disruption in the melanin it is referred to as pigmentation

What are the types of pigmentation?

There are two types of pigmentation based  on melanin production, they include

Hyperpigmentation

It is a type of skin condition where the excess melanin production causes dark patches or spots on skin. Sun exposure and hormonal changes are the sources that cause hyperpigmentation.

Hypopigmentation

This causes lighter patches on skin due to decreased melanin production. This condition is called vitiligo, albinism, and skin injuries. It leads to uneven skin tone.

Symptoms

What are the symptoms of pigmentation?

Changes in skin colour due to high and low melanin production are called pigmentation. In case you are noticing any of the symptoms, it is time that you consult a pigmentation dermatologist in Coimbatore. The symptoms may vary depending on the underlying condition.

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CAUSES

How is pigmentation caused?

Pigmentation is caused by reasons that you can overlook.

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Hormonal changes

Conditions like pregnancy can trigger pigmentation due to hormonal changes.

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Ageing

The melanin distribution changes due to aging and causes age spots.

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Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

The overproduction of melanin is the reason for patches on areas that have experienced injury.

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Sun Exposure

UV rays will stimulate melanin production in the skin, leading to uneven and dull skin tone.

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FAQs

These are the most commonly asked questions about pigmentation treatment. If you have any other questions, please Get in touch

Hyperpigmentation can appear as brown, black, grey, red, or pink spots. Spots might appear in a single location or all over the body. It may change sometimes due to the skin tone of the individual.
As the name implies, they are more common among adults over the age of 40. Melanin, the pigment that gives our skin its colour, is responsible for its appearance.
It is important to note that not all causes of birthmarks are harmful and may not need to be treated. It is possible that some, such as skin cancer and cyanosis, require urgent care. If any new discoloured areas of skin form or if existing moles change in any way, you should consult a doctor immediately to undergo dermatology treatment for pigmentation.
The cheeks, nose, and forehead are common sites for pigmentation patches to appear, so keeping an eye out for them is a good idea. A pigmented patch can begin with any sort of discolouration or unevenness in the skin.
It may take some time for the dark spots or patches to fade after the source of the problem has been identified and stopped. Within six to twelve months, an area that is a few shades deeper than your natural skin tone will often vanish. However, it may take years for the pigment to fade if it is buried deep under your skin.
Consult with a dermatologist to assess your specific skin condition and determine the most suitable treatment plan. The pigmentation treatment cost depends treatment preferred and the number of sessions required.
We all know that vitamin C can impede melanin production, also vitamin C can fade hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation including sunspots, age spots, and melasma will occur only when melanin production is excessive in some areas of the body.

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