What are the common causes of facial skin darkening or hyperpigmentation?
In most of the cases skin pigmentation is caused due to overexposure to sun, obesity,genetics, heredity, stress, hormonal changes, overuse of cosmetics,excessive use of hair dyes etc.
What are the modalities of treatment available for hyperpigmentation treatment?
Sun protection
Topical creams - hydroquinone,tretinoin ,Kojic acid , vitamin c , lactic acid, glycolic acid, azelaic acid etc
Systemic - oral & IV glutathione, vitamin c , tranexamic acid, oral sunscreen.
What are chemical peels?
Chemical peel is a skin resurfacing technique which is used to improve the appearance and condition of the skin. In this procedure, a medicated solution is applied to the affected area of the skin which helps the skin to remove the undesirable changes - pigmentation, uneven skin tone.
Is pico laser helpful in treating pigmentation?
Pico laser pigmentation treatment is a very effective treatment for the removal of pigmented skin. It works by concentrating a burst of single-wavelength light onto the skin which is well absorbed by skin cells containing excessive concentrations of pigment. This light either lightens the targeted pigmentations or removes them altogether. This requires multiple sessions to achieve the desired results.
Are IV Glutathione injections effective?
Intravenous Glutathione Skin Whitening Treatment can lighten your skin evenly. Glutathione is administered via IV and is able to deposit evenly throughout the body. Glutathione will swop up the oxidative damaged cells (which cause skin to darken) and lighten your skin naturally, safely, evenly. This is done over multiple sessions for around 3-4 months.
