Question 1

whats the meaning of retinal pigmentation?

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Trauma, infection: The retina responds to trauma, infection and some inherited conditions by the production of pigment.  The ophthalmologist can evaluate this and determine the source of the problem frequently by looking at this pigment.  You cannot see your own pigment.

Question 2

what is retinal pigmentation and is it serious?

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Inherited eye diseas: Retinitis pigmentosa (rp) is a group of similar-appearing eye diseases that are hereditary in nature and can lead to blindness.  There is no known effective treatment at this time.  Rp often causes night blindness and reduction of peripheral vision.  More advanced disease causes loss of central vision.  The genetic defect in some autosomal dominant forms of rp is known.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: retinal pigmentation?

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Retinal pigmentation: Increased pigment/ color in the retina  ( layer at back of of eye containing light sensitive cells ) can be seen with different conditions.

Question 4

what is congenital hypertrophy of retinal pigmentation epithelium?

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It is: A very darkly pigmented lesion of the retina found during an eye exam.  It is similar to a mole or nevus, but has some distinctive differences.  Unlike a mole, it cannot become cancerous.  It does not affect the vision and should be of no concern to you.

Question 5

i have congenital hypertrophy of retinal pigmentation epithelium, any suggestions?

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Depends: It depends on how many chrpe spots you have. If you only have one, observation is fine. If you have 4 or more, there is an increased risk for a type of cancer in the colon and you'll want to get that evaluated regularly.

Question 6

10 yo daughter has pigmentation on retina both eyes.  found at age 5. no known family hx of rp.  no changes in visual fields. could it be rp?

Accepted Answer

Retinitis pigmentosa: is a genetic disorder with  AR form of inheritance involving 50 or more genes.mutation in the genes prevent making of proteins for photorecepters and causes difficulty in vision at night and peripheral vision
your child needs to be checked by a pediatric ophthalmologist so he can check her peripheral vision

Question 7

remedies for pigmentation?

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Many options: Topical bleaching creams such as hydroquinone, kojic acid, manganese, licorice extract, retinoids, glycolic acid, lactic acid, urea. Also procedures such as ktp and nd:yag lasers, ipl (intense pulsed light), microdermabrasion, fractional resurfacing, chemical acid peels can all help.

Question 8

how to treat pigmentation?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist.: You should consult a dermatologist who can treat you for pigmentation.

Question 9

i have pigmentation in my face?

Accepted Answer

Pigmentation: Pigmentation is normal in many people. You really need to see the dermatologist to be certain that it is not something that could possibly be serious.

Question 10

how to treat hyper pigmentation?

Accepted Answer

Pigmentation: Is your hyper-pigmentation in different places on your body or are you seeing overall changes in your skin? Does this change with the season?
You should see a dermatologist for evaluation and advice.

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