Patients In Chicago Seek Spot Treatment For Dark Spots

1. Patients In Chicago Seek Spot Treatment For Dark Spots By Visiting World-Class Dermatologists For Evaluation And Innovative Corrective Treatments Dark spots, also referred to as hyperpigmentation, refers to areas of skin that darken and stand out against the surrounding skin that is not affected. This is triggered when the skin produces excess melanin, the pigment responsible for giving skin its imminent color. Although this condition can affect people of all skin types, it is extremely common on skin of color, because darker skin tones already have a considerable higher melanin content. Burns, bruises, acne, rashes, or other trauma, can trigger the production of excess melanin, leading to more dark spots. Hyperpigmentation can include age spots, liver spots, melisma, and post inflammatory pigmentation, caused as a result from an injury, sun exposure or acne. Certain medications and health conditions can also trigger the formation of hyperpigmentation. There are a myriad of causes for dark spots appearing on the skin. Hyperpigmentation is caused by the body’s overproduction of melanin, the component in the skin that is responsible for producing color, aggravated by sun exposure, or UV light. Overstimulated Melanocytes or skin coloration cells, automatically creates darker pigmentation. Spots may also appear after pregnancy, during Addison’s disease, a malfunction of the adrenal gland or as a side effect of using antibiotics. When confronted with persistent dark spots or hyperpigmentation, it may affect the individuals’ self-confidence adversely. Dermatologists can do Hyperpigmentation treatment, using non-surgical aesthetic procedures, which are non-invasive and yield brilliant results. It also guarantees a rapid recovery time.

2. The most popular and effective non-invasive procedures are chemical peels and IPL treatments. A chemical peels is a revitalizing treatment, eliminating dark spots, while improving skin tone, consisting of different strengths, to be applied layer by layer, professionally. Although it is left on the skin for a short time, it will inevitably lead to flaking and peeling over a period. Micro shedding without peeling may also occur. Renewed, fresh and scar free skin is then revealed post treatment. With its non-invasive nature, chemical peels are beneficial in fixing a number of skin disorders. It heals age spots, wrinkles, fine lines, acne scarring, melisma and uneven texture and tone. After a short recovery period, the results are long lasting. Symptoms will feel like sunburn and will heal between 2 and 7 days, revealing a rejuvenated skin. The non-invasive IPL or Intense Pulsed Light photo facial yields excellent results for the treatment of hyperpigmentation and sun damage. It restores natural beauty and corrects sun damage, improving the overall look of the skin during short treatment sessions, and with rapid recovery times, and no disruption to daily routines. Mild side effects may present as temporary redness, swelling, and visible superficial capillaries. Customized light pulses are applied to the skin. The pigmentation or melanin in the skin absorbs the light pulses, breaks down the pigment, eliminating hyperpigmentation spots. Blood vessels are coagulated in facial veins by this device, which causes their collapse and reabsorption by the body. IPL treatments are suitable for any parts of the body, including the face, shoulders, chest and arms, being areas with maximum sun exposure. Because dark spots are prevalent in darker skins, the treatment of hyperpigmentation on skin of color has become an interesting field of study for dermatologists. Combined treatments are often the most successful and obtain the most effective results. A great example of a combination of treatments is using hydroquinone, a retinoid, and a corticosteroid. Hydroquinone is the renowned for its magnificence as a topical skin-lightener for hyperpigmentation treatment in skins of color. Other effective combinations are mequinol and retinoids, like tretinoin and adapalene. When pimples that presented themselves as acne briefly disappears, hyperpigmentation usually manifests as dark spots on the skin. Although not harmful, hyperpigmentation can cause significant psychosocial effects. Patient often seek treatment dermatological treatment for hyperpigmentation acne for cosmetic purposes. Specialist dermatologists will assess the intensity of the dark spots and recommend the most suitable treatment plan. Without treatment, some spots may fade with time, but hardly ever disappears completely.

3. About Us Dr. Caroline Robinson, MD, FAAD, a board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist in Chicago, is the founder and owner of Tone Dermatology, a private practice established in March 2020. She is a board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist. This inclusive practice offers excellent procedures, focusing on ethnic skin dermatology, acne sequela in skin of color, cicatricial alopecias and culturally inclusive aesthetic medicine. Serving as an advocate for diversity in dermatology, Dr Robinson raises awareness to inequities in ethnic skin care, whilst being a clinical associate at the University of Chicago. As a Cornell graduate, she obtained her medical degree from the University of Louisville, with a distinction in research, and then completed her residency at Southern Illinois University. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Skin of Color Society, a committee member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Women’s Dermatologic Society, and American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. For more information, please contact https://tonedermatology.com/