Hyperpigmentation of the skin

Hyperpigmentation of the skin - the acquisition of separate areas of the skin more intense coloration compared with the rest of the skin. The immediate cause of the physiological phenomenon is an increase in the concentration of pigment (melanin) in epidermal cells.

The factors that cause hyperpigmentation are:

Hyperpigmentation of the skin on the legs indicates a chronic increase in venous pressure. Often, the increase in pigmentation is associated with the physiological state of the body, so the formation of pigment spots can be observed in pregnant women, lentigo (senile spots) throughout the body are characteristic of the elderly. Hyperpigmentation of the facial skin is sometimes manifested in young girls at the time of puberty.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation occurs during the healing of skin wounds, burns, acne, papules and ulcers. On healing areas of the epidermis, darkening can be noticeable for several months or even remain forever.

Treatment of skin hyperpigmentation

When the first signs of increased pigmentation should be consulted a doctor. Treatment of hyperpigmentation primarily depends on the cause of the deposition of pigment, so a dermatologist can recommend an examination with a gastroenterologist, gynecologist, endocrinologist. In parallel, it is necessary to use external means, which reduce the color contrast between different areas of the skin.

Among the bleaching agents for external use, the following are very popular:

With a strong pigmentation, it is advisable to visit the beauty salon, where the specialist will perform the necessary procedures, including:

With post-inflammatory pigmentation, ozonotherapy is recommended.