Pigmentation
It is a condition that causes your skin to appear darker or lighter than usual. The most common kind of pigmentation is hyper-pigmentation. It varies from person to person depending on the skin type and age.
It is a condition that causes your skin to appear darker or lighter than usual. The most common kind of pigmentation is hyper-pigmentation. It varies from person to person depending on the skin type and age.
Causes
- Increase in the hormone level of melanin
- A result of inflammation & injury post laser treatment
- Patches on your skin as a result of disease
- Damage from the sun or excessive hormonal imbalance
- Stress & smoking
- Result of cosmetic treatments
Symptoms of Pigmentation
There are different levels of pigmentation – melasma, pigment spots & hyper-pigmentation. You will notice other symptoms for each one of them. Some of these are:
- Symmetrical spotted & brownish patches in case of melasma
- White & light patches on your skin in case of pigment spots
- Darker spots like moles in case of hyper-pigmentation
- Severe discoloration of skin
Pigmentation affects your facial appearance significantly. Some of its causes are inevitable and genetic. However, a healthy diet and proper treatment can help recover the skin condition. Staying fit and stress-free can help you avoid the situation to some extent.
