What Does a Hyperpigmentation Treatment Do?

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What Does a Hyperpigmentation Treatment Do?
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What is Hyperpigmentation

• Hyperpigmentation is what occurs when certain
  spots or areas on the skin are darker than normal
  skin tone. It happens in a variety conditions
  including age spots and liver spots (caused by
  sun damage Solar lentigenes), Melasma of
  Choalasma (due to hormonal changes), freckles
  (inherited from parents), acne scars (a result of
  acne lesions healing), and drug treatment (with
  amiodarone, tetracycline, cyclophosphamide,
  chloroquine and others). There are many different
  types of treatments for hyperpigmentation.

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Over the Counter Treatments

• Some over the counter and even natural remedies
  can treat hyperpigmentation. Olay Definity, which
  has N-acetyl glucosamine, and niacinamide, is one
  such product. The ingredients in Olay Definity
  work more effectively at reducing
  hyperpigmentation in combination, than when they
  are separate. Vitamin A and Vitamin C, found in a
  number of skin care products, decrease the signs
  of aging and hyperpigmentation. They may help
  with some of the problems associated with post
  inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Although not as
  effective as other treatments, their relatively
  low price, make it worth giving them a try.

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Hydroquinone

• Hydroquinone can also be used to treat
  hyperpigmentation. It is available as a cream
  both over the counter and in prescription
  strength. Hydroquinone treats hyperpigmentation
  by blocking the enzyme involved in melanin
  (pigment that darkens skin) production, thereby
  allowing the skin to lighten. When applying this
  product it is important to apply it only to the
  areas of the skin with hyperpigmentation, to
  avoid lightening the natural skin tone as well.
  It is often used to treat hyperpigmentation due
  to hormonal changes.

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Microdermabrasion

• Unevenly pigmented skin cells are often stuck on
  the surface of the skin. Microdermabrasion is a
  skin resurfacing procedure that removes the
  hyperpigmented skin cells on top and reveals the
  normally pigmented skin underneath.
  Microdermabrasion is a relatively gentle
  procedure that peels off a very thin layer of
  skin by blasting it with a flow of aluminum oxide
  crystals. It is an effective treatment. Deeper
  hyperpigmented cells may also be lighter in
  appearance, if not completely removed by the
  process. Microdermabrasion also helps with skin
  cell turnover, which helps to make skin look
  younger.

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Laser Resurfacing

• This technique involves the use of laser beams
  to evaporate the first few layers of damaged skin
  and show the fresh skin underneath. Hydroquinone
  and mild chemical peels are often recommended
  before a laser resurfacing treatment.

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Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

• IPL is a type of laser treatment. It leaves no
  scars, treats freckles or sun spots, and does not
  need any pre-treatments with hydroquinone and
  other chemicals.

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Hydroxy Acid Peels

• Hydroxy acid peels are known to improve skin
  cell renewal rate and decrease hyperpigmentation
  through exfoliation. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)
  are water-soluble and work by reacting with the
  upper layer of the epidermis and weakening the
  binding properties of the lipids that hold dead
  skin cells together. This causes the outer darker
  pigmented skin to dissolve, revealing the younger
  lighter skin underneath. They are particularly
  effective, getting rid of hyperpigmentation, as
  well as reducing wrinkles and roughness. AHAs and
  their natural sources include, glycollic acid
  (sugar cane), citric acid (citrus fruits), lactic
  acid (milk), malic acid (apples and pears), and
  tartaric acid (grapes). glycollic and lactic
  acids penetrate more easily into the skin than
  other AHAs and are often seen in skin care
  products. (AHAs) have the side effect of being
  irritating to the skin. Beta hydroxy acids (BHAs)
  are lipid soluble and exfoliate the skin by
  penetrating deep into pores and sloughing off
  dead skin. The only widely used BHA is salicylic
  acid. BHAs are less irritating to the skin than
  AHAs.

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Prescription Treatments

• Other formulas used to treat hyperpigmentation
  include, Kinerase, Retin A, Renova, and Avita.
  These are usually prescribed by physicians. Retin
  A, Renova and Avita are the brand names for the
  chemical tretinoin they work by helping to
  increase exfoliation, clear up acne, and fade
  post inflammatory hyperpigemntation (PIH) caused
  by acne. Kinerase reduces blotches and other skin
  conditions.

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