Conditions
Skin Pigmentation Problems
Some skin conditions occur because the body produces either too much melanin (hyperpigmentation) or too little (hypopigmentation), which is the natural pigment responsible for the colour of our skin, hair and eyes. It’s melanin that protects the body from damaging ultraviolet light, which is why those with hypopigmentary conditions, such as albinism (causing light skin, white or pale yellow hair, and light blue or gray eyes) or vitilgo (which creates smooth, depigmented white spots on the skin) need to take extra care to protect their skin from the sun’s rays. ‘Liver spots’, which occur due to sun damage, are a common form of Hyperpigmentation (when the body produces too much melanin, causing skin to become darker than usual). Similarly, the skin condition melasma, which creates a dark mask-like discoloration that covers the cheeks and bridge of the nose, can often be triggered during pregnancy when haywire hormones lead to an overproduction of melanin that causes the “mask of pregnancy” on the face and darkened skin on the abdomen and other areas.
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I am 24 years old and have got dark skin pigmentation on my top lip which looks like i have got a moustache. can you recommend anything? Thanks
hi i am 15 white and i have noticed on the inside of both ankles there is a darker patch of skin and spots on my belly they are not really noicable and im not bothered by them i just want to no what it is, i also do not thinjk it has anything to do with the sun as i dont go on holiday and do not show my belly and legs in the sun any answers to what this could be ?
hi, i'm 17 and i have really dark skin pigmentation on my arm pits, chest area, and lower back. i have had this problem for years now and nothing i do seems to help. I am desperately seeking your help to any solutions i can do to improve my situation.
Hi. i am 24 yr old light skinned african girl. i have hair growing on my neck and it always end up being in-growing hair.i try to take it out and tweeze it but it always bleeds and hurts. i now has dark spots and alot of tiny bumps of ingrowing hair. I went to a dermatologist and he said it was acne but the medication he gave isnt working. pls heeeeeeeeeeeeelp
Hi there, Im black and two years ago had asmall pach of light pigmentation near my eyebrow and suddenly went on holiday and there spent alot of time under the sun walking and enjoying the warm weather. The white pigmentation started growing on my head and part of my hair turned white. My forehead and nose and part of legs had paches of light pigmentation. I think I do suffer from dermatitis as well as my head itches. Please help explain and recommend any treatments.
Many thanks
Hi I'm 14 and i have alot of pigmentation on my body. I have it around my neck area and under the bust and cleavage. It is slightly raised but not itchy and it does look slightly red sometimes. I'm really self conscious about it! Is there anything i can do to make it less visible or to cure it? Thanks
I am 27 year old black African woman. I have hyper-pigmentation between my thighs. I have been dark between my legs, as far as I can remember from the age of about 13 or 14. I am no longer over weight. I wear tights all the time. Is there any other kind of treatment I can get?
My skin is smooth where it's dark, I moisturize everyday, If I do go out in the sun I put on a stupid amount of sunscreen. Tis problem does not bother me as much as it used to. I now almost have no problems wearing a bikini in summer. it would be wonderful to know if there is a solution all the same.
Thank You
I am 35 years old and I have dark patches on top of my cheeks and my forhead,which have appeared since 2007. can you help please?
I am 28 years old and have got dark skin pigmentation on my top lip which looks like i have got a moustache. I have tried various creams, but nothing seems to work. I'm now considering having IPL,would yu recommend this?
I have white patches all over my neck face and arms and this is getting worse. Can you advise me if there is any treatment for this
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