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What do you understand By Pigmentation Treatment?

Pigmentation treatment refers to a procedure used to treat and reduce the appearance of dark spots, uneven skin tone, and hyperpigmentation caused by various factors such as sun damage, hormonal changes or imbalances, inflammation, or aging.

Why is Pigmentation caused?

Pigmentation can be caused due to various factors that are very common and can be eliminated to reduce the effect of pigmentation. Below are some of the causes:

  1. Sun Exposure: The very common cause of pigmentation is sun exposure, UV radiation increases melanin production, leading to sunspots and age spots. 
  2. Hormonal Changes: Another cause of pigmentation can be hormonal change which includes conditions like melasma can be triggered by pregnancy or birth control pills. 
  3. Genetics: Pigmentation issues can also affect individuals having genetic issues. 
  4. Mediation: Since medication can have side effects, hence one of the side effects can be pigmentation too. 
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Type of Pigmentation Treatments Discussed

Since there cr various causes of pigmentation, to treat those causes various treatments have been derived. Some of the treatments are mentioned below:

  1. Topical Treatments: This treatment includes hydroquinone, Retinoids (Tretinoin, Adapalene), vitamin C, azelaic acid, kojic acid, and niacinamide. These topical treatments help in reducing excessive melanin production, antioxidant properties of vitamin C, and inhibit melanin production. Acids like konjac acid and azelaic acid inhibit tyrosinase.
  2. Chemical Peels: This treatment includes glycolic acid peels, salicylic acid peels, and lactic acid peels. Which helps in exfoliating dead skin, penetrates oil glands to exfoliate, breaks down melanin,  and creates micro-injuries to stimulate skin renewal.
  3. Light-based treatments: In this treatment, intense pulsed light (IPL) is used to target pigment and rescue its visibility.

What are the Safety Considerations you must take? 

Before choosing the right pigmentation treatment for yourself, here are some safety tips you must consider:

  1. Consultation with a Dermatologist
  2. Perform patch test 
  3. Sun protection
  4. Avoid overuse of products, use them as per the prescription.

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