Skin Pigmentation

Pigmentation is very rampant these days. Skin color changes depending on the melanin content. Cells named melanocytes in the skin produce melanin. Melanin gives color to the skin. Under certain conditions, melanocytes can produce an abnormal, excessively dark skin color.

Concentric rings of hyper-pigmentation on the tibia are the result of post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation (PIH). PIH occurs when skin cells produce excess melanin in response to injury or irritation. This skin condition can appear as brown, tan, dark brown or blue-gray patches or spots on the skin.Concentric rings of hyper-pigmentation on the tibia develop secondary to previous inflammation. Residue of hemosiderin from degraded red blood cells of macrophages remainsin the skin after inflammation.

Causes of Hyper-pigmentation

• Hormonal changes in the body
• Birth control pills
• Excessive sun exposure
• Steroids intake
• Pregnancy
• Chemotherapy drugs
• Insulin resistance
• Endocrine disease (Addison’s disease)
• Trauma and injury
• Chickenpox
• Accidental scar

Various cosmetic procedures can also help brighten areas of the skin and reduce the appearance of Hyper-pigmentation.These cosmetic procedures are available at DHEGHAM AESTHETICS, one of the best cosmetic clinics in Chennai offering the best skin pigmentation treatment in Chennai. The procedures include –

• Laser Toning Treatment – It is also popularly called laser toning. It works on almost all types of pigmentation, including sunspots, freckles, age spots, and flat moles. A laser beam is directed at a specific area and breaks up the black pigment.
• Intense Pulsed Light – It is known as IPL therapy, photofacial, or photorejuvenation. It is effective in treating sunspots, age spots, redness (rosacea), varicose veins, and burst capillaries. This helps improve skin tone and texture. This treatment is recommended for people with light skin.
• Chemical Peels – Chemical peels are a suitable treatment for mild to moderate pigmentation problems.Our skin experts recommend the use of glycolic acid peels, salicylic acid peels, and trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels, depending on each patient’s requirements.TCA peels penetrate deeper than other peels, so they are used for deep pigmentation.All of these peels work by exfoliating or exfoliating dead, unnecessary layers of skin.
• Dermabrasion – Compared to microdermabrasion, dermabrasion can achieve results faster.A numbing cream is usually applied before surgery to minimize discomfort. During the procedure, a handheld device with a wire brush is applied to the targeted skin area with light pressure.
• Cryotherapy – Similar to IPL, this method is only suitable for light skin tones. This uses liquid nitrogen to freeze skin tissue. After a few days, a scab will form and fall off, revealing new, clear skin.

Consult our renowned skin care and skin pigmentation experts for clearer and brighter skin!