Freckles
What is skin pigmentation?
Skin pigmentation refers to the color of your skin. It's determined by the amount and type of melanin, a pigment made by specialized skin cells known as melanocytes. Changes in melanin production can cause pigment disorders, such as hyperpigmentation (dark spots), hypopigmentation (light spots), depigmentation (white spots or patches). Skin damage from acne, blisters, cuts, sun exposure, genetic factors, and autoimmune conditions are all possible causes for changes in melanin and, thus, skin pigmentation. This article discusses skin pigmentation and genetics. It also details skin pigment disorders and how to treat them.
Types of pigmentation
Melasma
Melasma is common in women, especially those who are pregnant or with a hormonal imbalance. It can affect all skin types but is more common in darker Fitzpatrick skin types.
PIH
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation is a type of hyper pigment that occurs following inflammation or an injury to the skin and common after acne and trauma.
Freckles
If you're lighter-skinned and blond, red hair & more likely to have freckles. Freckles are small spots can appear in a variety of colours such as brown, tan, red, black or even yellow.
Sunspots/Age spots
Age spots are small, flat dark areas on the skin. They vary in size and usually appear on areas exposed to the sun, such as the face, hands, shoulders and arms.
Recommended treatments for pigmentation
Observe
Observe Skin Analysis
At Skincare Laser Clinics, we offer complimentary digital skin analyzing consultation. Discover what’s actually going on below the surface in real life with an Observ 520x Skin Analysis.
Pico Laser
Non-invasive pico laser delivers ultra-short bursts of energy in picoseconds, enabling faster and more effective treatment outcomes compared to traditional lasers.
Freckles
Melasma
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Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
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Freckles
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