Facial hypermelanosis or hyper pigmentation is a common skin disorder affecting millions of people worldwide and India. It appears as brown patches on the forehead/ nose/ cheeks/ chin/ angle of mouth of both men and women. It usually occurs in people above 40 years of age who have darker skin.
WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF HYPERPIGMENTATION?
It is thought to occur due to sun exposure and/ or hormonal influences. It is also seen occur more frequently during pregnancy.
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT TO REDUCE THE SPOTS AND SKIN LIGHTENING?
- Topical creams/ Skin lightening creams: Topical skin lightening creams are used in combinations.
- Oral medicines; Antioxidants, anti-inflammatory drugs, vitamins are given orally to reduce pigmentation.
- Chemical Peels: Superficial to medium depth peels are used to reduce the pigmentation and skin lightening.
- Lasers: Q-Switched Nd: YAG laser is commonly used in pigmentary disorders.
- Mesotherapy: Mesotherapy machine is used where skin lightening products are infused into the skin to lighten it.
These treatment options are usually given in combinations to achieve the desired results.
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