Skin pigmentation has its various forms such as freckles, age spots, sun-spots or plain pigmentation among others. Such spots are formed on the skin surface due to irregular discoloration caused by a reaction to sun s ultraviolet rays or hormonal fluctuations. Skin pigmentation is known to affect around 80% of women in its various forms during their lifetime. If you notice any form of skin pigmentation do not apply any ointment or cream before you consult a dermatologist. Doing so may simply aggravate the condition.
Which is the most common type of skin pigmentation?
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Freckles or ephelides are the most common type of skin pigmentation. Freckles spots occur with repeated exposure to sunlight and affect people with a fair complexion the most. Freckles appear the darkest during sunny months and gradually fade away during the winter. This type of skin pigmentation can also be hereditary. It does help to apply a good sunscreen lotion during the hot summer months especially for fair people. This will prevent your skin from being directly exposed to sunlight.
Skin pigmentation can be effectively treated with various light therapies.
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While topical creams can help treat mild pigmentation, light therapy such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT), PicoWay and Diolite laser treatments are quite effective on severe skin pigmentation problems. These intense laser treatments help treat pigmentation, sunspots, broken capillaries, redness and uneven skin textures. They improve the tone and texture of skin to a great extent. It is advised to maintain the results of skin therapy with quality skin care products and apply an SPF 30-50 sunscreen on face, neck, and hands to yield best results.
Scrubbing skin with a washcloth or other exfoliants help remove dark spots.
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It is an absolute myth when people say that scrubbing your skin with an exfoliant helps get rid o dark spots. It is a myth because rubbing the skin causes inflammation which in turn triggers the skin to produce pigment. So, scrubbing will only irritate your skin and make skin discoloration worse. Use a soft and mild soap with a neutral pH balance. This will help gently clear your skin without triggering the pigment-producing process.
Pigmentation is genetic, and once you have it, there is no cure.
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This is another common myth which is absolutely not true. While pigmentation may be genetic in case of some people, other causes of pigmentation are sun exposure and aging leading to certain conditions such as freckles and sun spots. Such conditions can be prevented by using sunscreen protection. It requires the individual to strictly adhere to the skincare routine. Use serums containing antioxidants and hydroquinone cream which is available on doctor s prescription. These lotions have lightening properties and help reduce spots.
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