Microneedling with PRP is a relatively new but very exciting treatment option for improving aging in the skin, pores, acne scars, helping with pigmentation, and giving you an overall healthy-looking complexion.
Hyperpigmentation is the term given to a series of medical conditions that darken the skin. This skin darkening typically occurs in small patches and is possible in nearly any part of the body. Like many skin conditions, hyperpigmentation can be hereditary or a symptom of a much more serious medical problem. In some cases, hyperpigmentation can be treated, mitigated or eliminated.
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Hyperpigmentation occurs when there is excess pigmentation in the skin. Excess pigmentation leads to patches of skin that are darker or otherwise discolored than their surroundings. Hyperpigmentation is sometimes caused by a genetic disorder. In other situations, it is linked to another medical condition.
Conditions that can cause hyperpigmentation include:
The most common cause of hyperpigmentation comes from excessive sun exposure that causes sun damage. In very rare cases, hyperpigmentation may also stem from certain laser skin rejuvenation procedures or by pregnancy. In general, all of these causes of hyperpigmentation involve the increased production of melanin. Melanin is the substance produced by the body that gives skin its tone.
The most apparent symptom of hyperpigmentation is the darkened skin itself. People suffering from hyperpigmentation typically describe the affected skin as:
Hyperpigmentation has many different names. Some of the most common terms for hyperpigmentation are freckles, age spots and liver spots. Despite a common misconception, hyperpigmentation can affect people of any skin color and tone.
Some spots of darker colored skin, such as freckles or common moles are no cause for alarm. When hyperpigmentation occupies a large area of the skin, or is newly emergent, it may be time to see a dermatologist or other medical professional.
Treating hyperpigmentation can come in many different ways. In terms of sun damage hyperpigmentation, the best treatment is preventive. Preventive treatments include:
In some cases, skin darkening can be eliminated or mitigated by treating the underlying condition. For that option, different treatments are nearly endless. When hyperpigmentation doesn't respond to treating another condition, however, hope is not lost.
Other possible treatments include:
Hyperpigmentation can be unsightly, embarrassing and even an indicator of a very serious medical condition. Request more information about treatment today: call (408) 946-9453 or contact us online.
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