pigmentation treatments sg
Singapore has a tropical climate with high temperature and humidity throughout of year. And because of this, pigmentation problems can arise from a variety of factors, both internal and external. Understanding the common causes of pigmentation issues is the first step in developing an effective pigmentation treatment plan.
One of the primary contributors to pigmentation problems is sun exposure. UV radiation from the sun can stimulate the overproduction of melanin, leading to the formation of dark spots, freckles, and other types of hyperpigmentation. Individuals with fair skin or a history of sun damage are particularly susceptible to these types of pigmentation issues.
Hormonal changes, such as those experienced during pregnancy, menopause, or due to certain medical conditions, can also trigger an increase in melanin production. This can result in the development of melasma, a common form of pigmentation characterized by the appearance of brown or gray patches on the face.
PIGMENTATION / UNEVEN SKIN TONE잡티, 반점, 주근깨등색소제거
Freckles, Lentiges, melasma and Pigments
Pigmentary changes on our skin is something nobody wishes to have. But unfortunately in our Asian population, hyperpigmentation (increase in pigment in our skin) is a common and sometimes distressing problem.
Much of the root of the problem comes from our tendency to sun exposure (UV radiation), and when coupled with factors like genetic predisposition, drugs and pregnancy, we can develop a variety of skin pigmentary changes.
In order to have optimal treatment, it is important to ascertain if the pigmentary lesions are epidermal or dermal. Many patients have a combination of both types of pigmentation. Examination under a Wood's lamp can help in our clinical assessment.
EPIDERMAL PIGMENTATION
Freckles and Lentiges
These are by definition, epidermal lesions on skin. (The epidermis is the outermost layer of our skin, as opposed to the layer beneath the epidermis which is called the dermis)
What are freckles and lentiges?
Freckles (or Ephelides) are very common and can be easily treated. They are small brown macules (flat lesions) on the face or other sun-exposed areas.
However most patients will have a combination of comedones and inflammatory acne and using a retinoid by itself may not be good enough. In such circumstances, our experience is that a combination of a topical retinoid (trans-retinoic acid; Vitamin A acid) together with potent home care products containing a variety of actives such as salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and Azelaic acid can show dramatic results. A course of oral antibiotics may be added if there are many red papules and/or pustules seen.
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