Acne-Open or Closed Comedones
What is PIH?
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a specific type of hyperpigmentation that commonly occurs after acne. It is more prevalent in individuals with ethnic or darker skin types and can be especially challenging to fade. PIH is often characterized by brown, flat scars known as grade one macular acne scars. Some other causes include infections, Bug bites, burns, rashes, allergic reactions, psoriasis.
What causes PIH?
The cause of PIH is over production of a compound called melanin by the pigment producing cells in your skin. Inflammation from any cause can lead to PIH. In susceptible individuals that produce an exaggerated melanin response (usually ethnic – Asian skin types), PIH can be a sequelae.
Who is prone to PIH?
Darker skin types including ethnicities such as Asians, South Americans, & Middle Easterners are more prone to pigmentation changes. This is because the pigment producing cell, called the melanocyte is more active. Additionally, patients who love the sun or do not sun protect are more prone to pigment.
Laser Spot Removal
Our clinic uses two different advanced laser technologies Gentle Lase Pro and Pico lasers to treat your unwanted pigmentation without damaging the surrounding tissue. We can treat all skin tones.
Laser Spot Removal
Our clinic uses two different advanced laser technologies Gentle Lase Pro and Pico lasers to treat your unwanted pigmentation without damaging the surrounding tissue. We can treat all skin tones.
Clinical Peels
Using a chemical solution that prompts the skin’s outermost layer to shed, a chemical peel triggers a repair response in the layers below. The result is even-toned skin that looks and feels firmer, healthier and more youthful.
Laser Spot Removal
Our clinic uses two different advanced laser technologies Gentle Lase Pro and Pico lasers to treat your unwanted pigmentation without damaging the surrounding tissue. We can treat all skin tones.
Clinical Peels
Using a chemical solution that prompts the skin’s outermost layer to shed, a chemical peel triggers a repair response in the layers below. The result is even-toned skin that looks and feels firmer, healthier and more youthful.
Clinical Peels
Using a chemical solution that prompts the skin’s outermost layer to shed, a chemical peel triggers a repair response in the layers below. The result is even-toned skin that looks and feels firmer, healthier and more youthful.
It works all skin tones including asian clients. Our clinic have a most advanced two laser machine to treat candidates with lighter skin normally achieve faster results with Candela laser and darker skin types we will use the Pico Care 450 laser.
Depending on the type of pigmentation being treated, clients will need between 2-6 treatments. The effectiveness of the treatment will be determined by the type, colour and depth of the pigmentation along with the condition of the skin. Complete clearing of the affected area may not be possible and will depend upon the type, area and colour of the lesion.
The heat from the laser is concentrated at a superficial level so it is likely that the client will experience some discomfort while the treatment is being performed. The treated area can feel like sunburn for up to 48 hours afterwards, however cold packs and cooling gel should be used to reduce redness and inflammation.