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
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 discolouration of the 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.
Changes in skin colour happen when your body makes too much or too little melanin. When too much melanin is produced, it causes dark spots or patches. This is called hyperpigmentation. When too little melanin is produced, it causes lighter patches. This is called hypopigmentation. Hyperpigmentation is much more common, affecting up to 30% of people at some point in their lives, while hypopigmentation is usually linked to conditions such as vitiligo, which affects about 1% of the world’s population.
Of course, during your consultation with us, we will recommend the best treatment to help you successfully achieve your desired outcome. However, some of our most sought-after pigmentation treatments include our Pigmentation Peel, RF Microneedling, and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy.
Prevention is possible by using sunscreen daily, avoiding prolonged sun exposure, and following a good skincare routine. Certain skin peels can also help remove dead skin cells and reduce pigment build-up.
Yes, without consistent sun protection and proper care, pigmentation often recurs.
Indirectly, yes. Stress can trigger hormonal imbalances and inflammatory responses, which may worsen irregularities in skin tone.
Yes, smoking can wreak havoc on your skin. It accelerates the natural ageing process by breaking down collagen and elastin, and reduces blood flow and oxygen supply to the skin. These effects can lead to uneven pigmentation, dullness, and an overall sallow or greyish tone.
