Treatment of hyperpigmentation
Effective treatment for pigment spots.
Treatment for pigmentation
Skin pigmentation changes include:
Skin pigmentation changes include:
- Congenital skin pigment cell disorders, such as lentigines and café au lait spots
- Freckles and age spots
- Sun-induced changes in colour Excessive pigmentation occurs especially in sun-exposed areas: the face, neck, décolleté area, and the backs of the hands.
A common problem in women is age spots, influenced by genetics, sun exposure, and hormones. Mechanical irritation can also cause darkening of the skin. Women may experience reddish-brown skin darkening on the sides of the neck (Civatte's poikiloderma), influenced by cosmetic products and the sun. Skin darkening can also result from laser resurfacing.
Age spots (melasma) are primarily skin pigment changes that occur only in women. Age spots typically appear on women's faces as dark patches, most often during the summer months when sunlight exposure is at its peak. The most common locations are the forehead, cheeks, upper lip, nose, and chin.
The main risk factors are sun exposure and female hormones. Age spots often appear during pregnancy or after starting birth control pills. Skin melanocytes produce too much pigment, causing a change in colour. Age spots can be treated, but the success of treatment depends on strict sun protection starting early in the spring.
Superficial pigmentation changes can be treated with IPL laser or skin peeling procedures.
The most effective treatment for pigmentation changes is laser therapy.
Treatment method
Before the treatment
Self tanning products should not be used within two weeks before the treatment, and the procedure is not recommended for heavily tanned skin. The treatment is not administered if the patient has a pacemaker or defibrillator, and it is also contraindicated during pregnancy or breastfeeding.