Pigmentation

Pigmentation can appear at any age, in both women and men, but it is most common among women over 50 years old. Pigmentation are spots on the skin, which appear mainly in the area of the face, cleavage and hands. These are spots in different shades of brown, which are sometimes difficult to hide from the eye. The reasons for pigmentation can be many and very diverse, apart from age itself.

Hormonal problems, excessive exposure to the sun and also genetics can lead to the appearance of these spots on the skin, and in general, and lacking lifestyle, which may affect the facial skin and the skin in general.

What is pigmentation?

Pigmentation are skin spots, as mentioned, that appear in different areas of the body, especially in the exposed areas. Most of those experiencing pigmentation are mainly women over the age of 50. When levels of melanin, produced by the skin, are affected, spots of different sizes and tones begin to appear. When there is a direct injury to the skin, such as one caused by a lot of exposure to the sun, the body produces a greater amount of melanin, which is designed to protect our skin.

Hormonal problems and also the use of various medications may affect the amount of melanin produced by the skin and cause spots to appear. These spots are often very prominent and may, because of this, cause a feeling of great discomfort.

How is pigmentation treated and what is important to know before starting treatment

There are quite a few treatment methods that help deal with the phenomenon of pigmentation. Peeling, which removes the dead skin cells, is one of them, as well as various preparations for lightening the skin. Liquid nitrogen treatment is another method, offered by dermatologists, as well as laser treatment. The treatment method is determined according to the severity of the condition. In the event of a very large amount of spots with very prominent shades, a treatment that reaches the deeper layers of the skin is required, a specific more complex treatment. When it comes to superficial spots, lightening preparations can be suitable for achieving the desired results.

Treating pigmentation requires a lot of knowledge, training and also the ability to accurately diagnose the severity of the condition. For this very reason it is important to contact only professional beauticians or dermatologists who specialize in this and can offer the appropriate answer, both medically and aesthetically.