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.

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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.

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