Different Skin Pigmentation Treatments

Causes of skin pigmentation:

Skin pigmentation is a very common skin cosmetic condition for Indian skin. The reason why pigmentation is very common in Indians is because the melanin content is high in Indian skin, especially skin type III and above. Thus, whenever the melanocytes are triggered, it results in skin pigmentation. The common cause for skin pigmentation treatment includes skin tanning and post-inflammatory skin pigmentation ( such as acne marks or pigmentation marks after any injury). However, there are other varied causes of sudden skin pigmentation. Autoimmune pigmentary skin conditions such as lichen pigmentosus or lichenoid dermatitis result in significant long-term skin pigmentation which could be stubborn to treatments. Similarly, skin pigmentation due to systemic disorders like diabetes, obesity, PCOS, and thyroid disorders can result in skin pigmentation such as Acanthosis nigricans. The common pigmentary disorder on the face in females post-40s includes melasma. Treatments for pigmentation other than the usual skin tan, could take a little longer time. Lifestyle modifications and dietary changes will help to reduce the pigmentation significantly along with cosmetic treatments to manage the pigmentation.

Treatments for Skin Pigmentation:

There are different treatments for pigmentation for the face and body. Skin pigmentation treatment starts with a good skincare routine, which aims to protect the skin from environmental factors such as sunlight and reduce skin pigmentation with depigmenting agents. The different skin products that could be useful for skin  pigmentation include

• Skin depigmenting cleansers or exfoliation face wash: These cleansers give the skin a gentle exfoliation and help to remove dead skin and remove the pigmentation Our few favorite skin pigmentation removal face wash include Skinclined Exfoliating Foaming Face Wash, Skinbelle Brightening Face Wash, Glogeous Face Wash and Ethiglo Face Wash

• Sunscreens: Sunscreens are a must in a skincare routine, especially in skin pigmentation treatment. Skipping sunscreens will definitely alter the response to the treatment response. Few of the best sunscreens for acne and oily skin in India includes gel-based sunscreens such as UV hold sunscreen and ISH ray-defend gel SPF 30 for oily and acne-prone skin. Other sunscreen includes La Shield Lite, Photostable Pro, Suncros Matte gel are few sunscreens for normal to dry skin for sun protection.

• Moisturisers: This is required in the routine, to enhance the skin rejuvenation and improve the skin texture. Our favourite moisturisers include Wategel Serum, ISH Oil-balance Skin Hydrate and sebamed care gel.

• Depigmenting creams or serums: Depigmenting agents play a vital role in removing the skin pigmentation and enhancing the skin tone. There are many depigmenting creams, serums, gels and masks among the skin care products. These products come in combination of ingredients to reduce the melanin deposition on the skin. The common molecules that you can see in a depigmenting topical includes alpha-arbutin, kojic acid, niacinamide, azelaic acid, glutathione, retinol, tyrostat etc.

Procedures for skin pigmentation treatments includes :

• Hydrafacials for pigmentation: At Derme Cure (DC Clinic), you can get safe and moderate-strength peels combined with hydrafacial for pigmentation removal treatment in Chennai. The hydrafacial treatment in Chennai at Derme Cure (DC Clinic) offers a good depigmenting and cleansed effect to the skin. It is simple a 30 to 40 min procedure done as an office procedure.

• Laser treatment for pigmentation in Chennai: Lasers are put to use to selectively heat and destroy the highly specific targets of pigmented areas of the skin. Because melanin absorbs light at a wide range of wavelengths, many different types of lasers are put to use to help with pigmentation. Lasers are effective enough to treat different skin conditions such as melasma, freckles, uneven skin tone, acne marks. The laser light when targeted on the pigmented spot, the melanin pigment breaks and the macrophages in the body absorbs them eventually. This break of the melanin results in a reduction of the pigmentation. The power of the laser light is determined by the dermatologist depending on the severity of the pigmentation and skin colour. It should managed in such a way that the normal skin is not affected. 

When do you notice results with the treatments?

Pigmentation treatment response depends on the severity of the pigmentation, the skin type and individual response to the treatments. Some people respond well to the laser treatment for pigmentation better than hydrafacial treatment. Similarly, some would benefit from Hydrafacial or Chemical peel treatments better. The aim of the treatment should be to provide safe and better results with each sitting.

Do we need maintenance treatments?

Skin pigmentation is a daily problem, in the sense, that sun damage and environmental causes of pigmentation cannot be avoided. Thus, maintenance is required to keep the skin healthy. Regular visits to your dermatologist will be better to provide a healthy skin.

At Derme Cure (DC Clinic) Skin Clinic, the skin pigmentation removal treatment in Chennai, will involve a thorough assessment of the skin, understanding the cause of the pigmentation, a systematic plan to target the skin problem, suggestion of products for use at home and regular treatments at the clinic such as the Chemical peels for pigmentation, Hydrafacial for pigmentation, Laser treatments for pigmentation removal.