Pigmentation
- Q1) What is the cause?
- Ans) . Pigmentation involves an increase in synthesis of pigment by pigment producing cells in the skin. There can be various causes related to skin and internal disorders or external agents. Pigmentation of the face , as in melasma may be hormonal , sun aggravated or cosmetic and drug aggravated. Pigmentation can occur after burns, trauma ,friction or chemical contact.
It can also result after healing of some skin problem, such as pimples , certain eczema’s and itchy disorders. Pigmentation under eyes and around mouth is also common. Under eye pigmentation can be familial, due to stress, lack of sleep , eye strain or increased by cosmetics. Around the mouth it may be induced due to habitual lip licking, certain lip sticks , melasma or may be familial/inherited.
Pigmentation on all exposed, uncovered areas of skin may be sun induced. There are also certain skin problems with deposition of abnormal substances under the skin which cause a specific type of pigmentation (Macular Amyloidosis). Itchy pigmentation may occur in certain autoimmune disorders. Darkening of skin can be drug induced also. Besides these , certain systemic disorders may result in generalized pigmentation. - Q2) How can one be sure of the reason for pigmentation?
- Ans). One should consult a dermatologist who can clinically diagnose the cause of pigmentation or if the need arises use certain special instruments to know the depth and extent of pigmentation.
- Q3) Do skin lightening treatments help?
- Ans). This depends on the cause of pigmentation and efficiency varies from individual to individual , over the counter preparation may not suit all skin types, or be effective in all kinds of pigmentation. It is best to let the skin specialist examine and decide what is best for you.
- Q4) Can pigmentation be cured?
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Ans). Though certain types of pigmentation are stubborn, with the help of newer creams most of them can be treated. There is a wide range of topical application available of lightening of melasma , pigmentation after skin injury etc. As these have irritation potential one should always consult a skin specialist before using them. In others disorder of the skin resulting in pigmentation the underlying disease needs to be treated first by the doctor.
Drugs and external agents causing pigmentation can be identified and avoided in the future.
These days some of the latest lasers are available for treatment of pigmentation, the older generation of lasers caused pain in some people, but the latest starlux 1540 treatments are absolutely safe and effective.
Without lasers , chemical peels which involve application of certain medicines once in 10-20 days also give an excellent cosmetic outcome.
- 2) Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser
- A revolutionary Q-switched Nd:YAG laser, providing a new paradigm for treatment of pigmented lesions, such as sun-damaged skin and age spots, skin resurfacing and for removal of unwanted tattoos.
- 3)Co2 Fractional laser technology
- Sellas Cis-F1™
True C02 Fractional Laser
The Cis-Fl™ is the second generation C02 fractional laser offering the benefits more than you would expect.
Applications- Acne scars
- Wrinkles
- Pigmentation
- Surgical scars
- Stretch marks
- Skin Tightening
- Facial Rejuvenation
- 4) Fillers therapy
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Applications
Dermal fillers are effective in smoothing the texture of your skin and removing lines as well as adding shape and contour to sunken areas of the face. Safe and efficient, these fillers consist of hyaluronic acid (HA), which is found naturally in the skin. HA possesses the ability to retain and hold the moisture in your skin, and this is essentially the secret to youthful looking skin.
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- 5) Botox therapy
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The easiest and quickest solution to wrinkles is Botox. A non-surgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth out moderate to severe forehead lines, frown lines, crow’s feet and a lined neck amongst other areas.
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- 6) Mesotherapy
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Mesotherapy, by definition, is the injection of a substance into the skin. The injection is a mixture of different medications, vitamins, and/or enzymes. The mesotherapy technique is used for a variety of skin problems, most commonly cellulite. A series of treatments is required at which time the physician injects a cocktail of different medications into the skin to improve the quality of skin with cellulite. Mesotherapy dissolves a layer of fat and connective tissue under your skin that cause cellulite thereby decreasing the dimpling effect.
