Pigmentation – Causes and Treatment Procedures

Pigmentation is a sign of ageing. Some other factors are also responsible for pigmentation in skin.
These factors can be:
 

-    Genetic-issues: this is the factor because some people are born with more freckles compared to others.
-    Sun damage: for most of skin-imperfections and skin-problems the main cause is sunlight. Enough skin exposure in directly sunlight harms skin. UV rays are harmful for skin.
-    Hormonal changes: this can be the cause of pigmentation especially in women. Women face pigmentation problem in skin usually during pregnancy-period.
-    Skin irritation: darker skin is likely to get more pigmentation and hyper pigmentation problems after acne or psoriasis.
 

Many people get small dark spots, while some develop large areas of discoloration and pigmentation. Pigmentation may cover forehead or cheeks. Pigmentation problems can be treated by cosmetic procedures. In Sydney, expert dermatologists offer types of pigmentation treatment procedure considering what will suit best to patient(s).
 

•    There are bleaching agents that contain an ingredient called hydroquinone. This ingredient can help even out skin tone. These bleaching creams or agents may take up to 3 to 4 months to be effective.
•    There are procedures of skin peels. One of the effective procedures for pigmentation treatment, skin peel actually is a chemical peel performed by an expert dermatologist. This procedure helps treating pigmentation and even skin-tone.
•    Hyper-pigmentation laser procedure is another effective method. Laser based techniques have prove their efficiency when it comes to treat skin-problems and skin-imperfections.
 

In Sydney, dermatologists offer pigmentation treatment by facial peels. These procedures are completely safe and secure. The type of chemical peel procedures offered is to correct different types of skin imperfections and conditions. Such skin peels treatments can treat skin problems such as pigmentation, acne and acne scarring. It can treat rosacea and sun damage and fine lines and wrinkles. The procedure is non-invasive. It is not associated with any pain. And results can be noticed and felt immediately as it effectively improves skin. The chemical peels are derived from effective ingredients and natural products including plants and milk. As many people are allergic and their skin is sensitive to harsh chemicals or preservatives. There are no harsh chemicals and preservatives used in skin peels because they may cause irritation or reactions.