Pigmentation Treatment in Karama, Dubai
Expert Pigmentation Treatment at Dr. Sirajudeen Medical Centre
What Causes Pigmentation?
Understanding Uneven Skin Tone
Understanding the Difference: Pigmentation vs. Hyperpigmentation
- Pigmentation: Pigmentation is the normal color of your skin, which is based on the amount of melanin the cells in your body produce. When there is an imbalance in skin pigmentation, because of too much or too little melanin production, it can change the color of certain areas of your body.
- Hyperpigmentation: Hyperpigmentation is another type of pigmentation disorder that causes some areas of the skin to become dark. Hyperpigmentation treatment is provided when there’s too much accumulation of melanin, which can be caused by factors like sun exposure, hormonal changes, and skin damage.
Understanding the Various Types of Pigmentation
Hypopigmentation
Hypopigmentation happens when your skin loses its pigment, which can lead to light patches on your body. This is because the melanocyte cells are damaged or have stopped functioning due to reasons like infections, burns, or trauma/injury to your skin. There are two types of hypopigmentation, which are vitiligo and albinism.
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder that happens when your body damages the cells (melanocytes) that produce melanin. When the cells do not produce enough melanin, light or white patches start occurring anywhere in your body. These affected areas of your skin become sensitive to sunlight.
Albinism
Unlike vitiligo, albinism is a genetic disorder that happens when your body prevents melanin production. This causes pale hair, and eyes, and also makes your entire skin sensitive to UV rays. Our skin discoloration treatment focuses on managing albinism conditions to protect your sensitive skin.
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Essential Tips for Pigmentation Treatment and Personal Care
Visit a dermatologist
Before you start any self-treatment for pigmentation issues, it is important to seek medical advice from a professional. At Dr. Sirajudeen Medical Centre, our dermatologists will check the severity of your pigmentation and then provide solutions to help you manage these problems.
Sun protection
Using the right type of sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher is needed when you have pigmentation disorders. Sun exposure can make the pigmentation much worse and your treatment progress will also start to reduce. Applying sunscreen and wearing protective clothing can help prevent further damage.
Skincare
When you have vitiligo or albinism, it is important to follow a gentle skincare routine. Your skin becomes sensitive to harsh chemicals in the skin care products, that’s why you need to choose the right products that do not cause any further damage to your skin.
Hydration and nutrition
It is important to stay hydrated to keep your skin healthy if you already have skin disorders like hypopigmentation. Maintaining a diet that is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and omega-3 can help you have healthy skin and prevent further pigmentation issues.