Hyperpigmentation

What is Hyperpigmentation?

Hyperpigmented Skin As the name implies, hyperpigmentation is an active build up of pigment in skin. Dark patches occur first in areas exposed to sunlight. But doctors don’t know exactly what causes the pigment melanin to build up in a particular spot, forming large irregular patches just below the top layer of skin. A common misconception is that avoiding exposure to the sun prevents it. Melasma is a form of extreme hyperpigmentation.

Chemists developed over-the-counter skin lightening products for home use. They work to control pigment production, which gets at the cause of darkening skin. Pigment control also slows the growth of existing pigmented cells. Some products also encourage natural sloughing of hyperpigmented skin. The blotch fades as dark cells are replaced with new, lighter skin. Topical applications may be formulated with all-natural ingredients such as kojic acid, or chemicals such as hydroquinone and mercury, both of which carry health advisories. Any over-the-counter product requires repeated applications, over time, to fade hyperpigmentation.

Also requiring many months is an amino acid pill promising natural skin bleaching. Amino acid can inhibit melanin. Other treatment options include lasers to blast melanin-saturated cells, which the body discards. This deep-tissue technique employs sessions at least monthly, and must be paid out of pocket as it is considered cosmetic surgery. A final option is surgical removal of the patch of hyperpigmentation. Surgery does not impact melanin, so dark cells sometimes come back or cluster in a different area. Doctors graft donor skin from elsewhere in the body if they must cut deep to remove the area of hyperpigmentation.

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Skin Bleaching Product Review Our Directory Skin Bleaching Creams Hydroquinone Skin Lightening Hyperpigmentation Dark Underarms Intimate Areas Melasma Age Spots Sunspots Acne Scars Moles Freckles	Hyperpigmentation What is Hyperpigmentation? As the name implies, *hyperpigmentation is an active build up of pigment in skin. Dark patches occur first in areas exposed to sunlight. But doctors don’t know exactly what causes the pigment melanin to build up in a particular spot, forming large irregular patches just below the top layer of skin. A common misconception is that avoiding exposure to the sun prevents it. Melasma is a form of extreme hyperpigmentation. Chemists developed over-the-counter skin lightening products for home use. They work to control pigment production, which gets at the cause of darkening skin. Pigment control also slows the growth of existing pigmented cells. Some products also encourage natural sloughing of hyperpigmented skin. The blotch fades as dark cells are replaced with new, lighter skin. Topical applications may be formulated with all-natural ingredients such as kojic acid, or chemicals such as hydroquinone and mercury, both of which carry health advisories. Any over-the-counter product requires repeated applications, over time, to fade hyperpigmentation. Also requiring many months is an amino acid pill promising natural skin bleaching. Amino acid can inhibit melanin. Other treatment options include lasers to blast melanin-saturated cells, which the body discards. This deep-tissue technique employs sessions at least monthly, and must be paid out of pocket as it is considered cosmetic surgery. A final option is surgical removal of the patch of hyperpigmentation. Surgery does not impact melanin, so dark cells sometimes come back or cluster in a different area. Doctors graft donor skin from elsewhere in the body if they must cut deep to remove the area of hyperpigmentation*. For a list of a safe and effective skin lightening products, please click here.