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pigmentation specialist in gurgaon

Pigmentation is one of the skin disorders which occurs due to the overproduction of skin element i.e. melanin. The Colour of the skin depends on the melanin. Generally, it happens due to sun damage and may affect the area of face, arms, shoulders etc but can involve any area.So in simple terms, pigmentation happens due to the damage of skin cells or production of injured melanin.

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pigmentation specialist in gurgaon

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  1. What is Pigmentation? Pigmentation is one of the skin disorders which occurs due to the overproduction of skin element i.e. melanin. The Colour of the skin depends on the melanin. Generally, it happens due to sun damage and may affect the area of face, arms, shoulders etc but can involve any area.So in simple terms, pigmentation happens due to the damage of skin cells or production of injured melanin. Overproduction stage of melanin is called Hyper-pigmentation which makes the skin color darker and Underproduction stage of melanin is called Hypo-Pigmentation which makes the skin color lighter. Expecting mother and women with hormonal imbalance may have the problem of the skin pigmentation, darker spots, and patches around the face and neck. Tanning is also taken as the skin pigmentation affecting the whole body surface.

  2. Causes of Pigmentation: http://sabclinic.com/pigmentation.html • There is no specific reason for the pigmentation, still sun damage is the biggest reasons one can have. So find below the possible causes of Pigmentation which needs to avoid for the clear skin:- • Sun Burn or exposure to the sun rays • Drug Reaction • Fungal infection • Genetic Factors • Auto-Immune Disorders • Hormonal changes or imbalance • Injury • Pregnancy • Over or underproduction of Melanin

  3. Symptoms of Pigmentation http://sabclinic.com/pigmentation.html • Symptoms are noticeable in the form of patches, dark spots or discolored skin around the Face, Chest, Arms, Upper back & Shoulders. Other symptoms of hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation are:- • Brown patches on the skin • Dark Spots • Tanning • Discolored Skin with more lightness or darkness • albinism • Any change in the normal skin color can be the sign of pigmentation and skin specialist can better help to recognize the actual disease.

  4. Types of Pigmentation http://sabclinic.com/pigmentation.html • Depending upon the causes and environmental factors, pigmentation has been divided into various types which are:- • Melasma: It occurs due to normal changes and especially at the time of pregnancy. The skin changes can be seen in the face and abdominal areas. It may occur to both male and female but female are most likely to get affected with the same. It can be recognized with the brown patches on forehead, cheeks and upper lips. • Sun Damage: One of the common type of tanning in which dark skin spots can be seen on the face, arms, shoulders, chest and upper back. They are also called solar Lentigines. These are also referred to as the silver spots or age spots. • Freckles or Ephelides: This usually occurs due to the family history and ultra-voiles rays. • Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH): This is the result of inflammation of wound, traumatic injury to the skin or skin lesions.

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