Pigmentation

Pigmentation is a heterogeneous group of skin conditions characterized by abnormal deposits of pigment in the body. The condition may be localized or generalized and purely cosmetic in concern or the indicator of a serious underlying condition. Most pigmentary disorders are in the nature of excessive deposits of melanin in the skin. Melanin is the pigment responsible for our skin colour. Hormones play an important role in both the generalized forms e.g. Addison’s disease and Hemochromatosis or localized form like Melasma. Facial pigmentation is a cause of serious emotional disturbance as it affects the appearance. The common causes of hyperpigmentation are

• Hormonal
• Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation
• Sunexposure and tanning
• Drug reactions- hydroquinone, tetracycline, Anti -malarial
• Lesional- DPNs, Moles, actinic lichen planus
• Maturational Dyschromia- Chronic sun exposure
• Local causes- dark circles, Nevus of Ota, Acanthosis nigricans
• Lichen planus pigmentation
• Melasma
• Macular amyloidosis

Treatment for pigmentation

• Chemical Peels for Pigmentation
• Mesotherapy for Pigmentation
• PRP Treatment for Pigmentation
• Laser Pigmentation Treatment
• Intense pulsed light (IPL) for Pigmentation

Is pigmentation treatment painful?

The level of discomfort for pigmentation treatment can vary depending on your sensitivity. Most patients tolerate the treatment very well as there is little or no discomfort. Of course, some areas of the body are more sensitive than others. We do offer a numbing cream to prevent pain in case you have a low pain tolerence.