Pigmentation Disorders
Skin pigmentation disorders affect the colouring of the skin. The skin gets its colour from a pigment called melanin, and when these cells become unhealthy or damaged, it affects the melanin production. At DermAtelier on Avenue, we offer treatment for common pigmentation disorders such as vitiligo and melasma to help improve our patients’ daily lives and self-esteem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can pigmentation be removed?
It may be able to be faded over time with therapy.
Does pigmentation go away?
It can fade with time and avoidance of exposure to the product or condition that triggered it
How can I lighten my dark forehead?
Prevent changes with tinted sunscreen worn daily; prescription with retinoid will also provide improvement
How can I remove pigmentation permanently?
Sometimes use of Pico Laser is sought out for a more permanent response than topical therapy provides.
How can I remove pigmentation?
There are several treatments - oral therapy like tranexamic acid pills; topical therapy like B3 niacinamide, retinoid, azelaic acid, hydroquinone. Chemical peels and microneedling with PRP are all helpful treatment methods.
How do you fix hyperpigmentation?
There are several treatments - oral therapy like tranexamic acid pills; topical therapy like B3 niacinamide, retinoid, azelaic acid, hydroquinone
How I cured my melasma?
There is no cure, but there are several treatments - oral therapy like tranexamic acid pills; topical therapy like B3 niacinamide, retinoid, azelaic acid, hydroquinone, cysteamine all help.
How can I treat melasma at home?
Melasma treatment at home is with use of prescription therapy such as retinoid, azelaic acid.
How do I even out my skin tone?
There are several potential treatments - oral therapy like tranexamic acid pills; topical therapy like B3 niacinamide, retinoid, azelaic acid, hydroquinone, glutathione, cysteamine.
Why does hyperpigmentation take so long to fade?
It can be difficult to fade because it can enter the dermal layer of the skin.
Why do we get pigmentation on face?
Sun exposure, post inflammatory response to a skin concern (e.g. acne) contribute to facial pigmentation
Which ordinary product is best for hyperpigmentation?
Vitamin C serum and a sunscreen that contains iron oxide is helpful
What makes melasma worse?
Sun exposure and visible light exposure make melasma worse
What vitamins are good for melasma?
Applied in creams or lotions: Vitamin C and niacinamide (vitamin B3) and glutathione and cysteamine all help.
Which acid is best for hyperpigmentation?
L-Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C); retinoic acid (tretinoin) are best
What should we eat to reduce pigmentation?
Foods do not cause hyperpigmentation so there is no recommended reduction in diet choices.
What products get rid of hyperpigmentation?
There are several treatments - oral therapy like tranexamic acid pills; topical therapy like B3 niacinamide, retinoid, azelaic acid, hydroquinone, glutathione, cysteamine all help.
What is the difference between blemishes and pigmentation?
Blemishes are acne - skin cells and sebum that plug pores. Pigmentation leaves brown marks behind on the skin.
What is the best serum for hyperpigmentation?
L-Ascorbic Acid / Vitamin C serum 10 - 15 % is best in helping avoid hyperpigmentation.
What is the best product for skin pigmentation?
Sunscreen that is tinted and contains iron oxide is important to prevent skin pigmentation; iron oxides prevent skin pigmentation.
What is the reason for pigmentation around mouth?
MSH - melanocyte stimulating hormone is active around the mouth and contributes to pigmentation, so does sun exposure.
What is the fastest way to get rid of hyperpigmentation?
There are no reliably fast ways, but combination therapy of topical products and procedures may be faster than either modality alone.
What is the difference between melasma and hyperpigmentation?
Melasma affects sun exposed sites on the face; hyperpigmentation may occur anywhere there is melanin/ anywhere on the skin.
What is melasma on face?
Pigment changes with brown patches @ forehead, cheeks, upper skin lip that may form due to sun exposure or hormonal fluctuations.
What is hyperpigmentation on face?
Extra melanin left into the skin after an inflammatory condition like acne will leave hyperpigmentation on the face.
What is best for pigmentation?
There are several treatments - oral therapy like tranexamic acid pills; topical therapy like B3 niacinamide, cysteamine, retinoid, azelaic acid, hydroquinone. There is no clear favourite for everyone.
What hormone imbalance causes melasma?
Estrogen and progesterone imbalances can contribute to melasma.
What causes skin pigmentation?
Causes include sun exposure, genetic history, and some medications that cause sun sensitivity.
Can a facial help with hyperpigmentation?
Facials that include AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) such as Glycolic acid and Lactic acid in the facial may be helpful.
Does hyperpigmentation get darker before it fades?
Not typically, it usually just gradually fades with adherence to sun avoidance and sun protection and prescribed medication.
Does pigmentation come back after laser?
Pigmentation recurrence can be caused by sun exposure or skin injury.
How can I stop skin pigmentation?
Wear SPF 30+ that is tinted; wear a wide-brimmed hat; use prescriptions provided to avoid skin pigmentation
How do I fix discoloration on my face?
There are several treatments - oral therapy like tranexamic acid pills; topical therapy like B3 niacinamide, retinoid, azelaic acid, hydroquinone, cysteamine.
How long does pigmentation take to fade after laser?
It can take 3 - 6 months to notice fading of pigmentation.
What acid helps hyperpigmentation?
L-Ascorbic Acid serum 10 - 15 % is best. Other helpful therapies include glycolic acid and lactic acid and kojic acid.
What causes brown pigmentation on face?
Causes include sun exposure, genetic history, and some medications that cause sun sensitivity.
What is the best ingredient for hyperpigmentation?
Hydroquinone is the historical gold standard.
What food can cause pigmentation?
Food is not known to cause hyperpigmentation
What does melasma look like?
Brown patches on the upper forehead, upper cheeks, skin of the lip
What does hyperpigmentation look like?
Brown spots that occur where there was a lesion before, like acne nIt can occur anywhere on the body.
What diseases cause hyperpigmentation?
Skin conditions that are inflammatory in nature will have hyperpigmentation once the condition is treated/ dormant.
How do I get rid of dark patches on my face?
L-Ascorbic Acid serum 10 - 15 % or hydroquinone 2- 4% or cysteamine 5% or azelaic acid 20% are all effective; retinoid helps to speed skin cell turnover
How do I get rid of dark pigmentation on my legs?
L-Ascorbic Acid serum 10 - 15 % or hydroquinone 2- 4% or cysteamine 5% or azelaic acid 20% are all effective; retinoid helps to speed skin cell turnover
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a disease that causes the loss of skin color in patches. Loss of skin pigmentation can occur on any area of the body, and treatment is used to improve the appearance of the skin.
Melasma
This condition causes brown patches to appear on the face. It can be caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy or from sun exposure.
