A 36-year-old member asked:
when do people begin getting hyperpigmentation?
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Dr. David Sireanswered
Dermatology 54 years experience
Depends on cause: If you are speaking of the common melasma that so many women get, it usually begins in teenage years or early adulthood associated with hormones and sun exposure. We see if frequently begin with birth control pills or pregnancy.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
How can I get help for my hyperpigmentation?
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Dr. Jennifer Haleyanswered
Dermatology 23 years experience
Go away dark spots: Hyperpigmentation may be caused by chronic inflammation. I al ways imagine that any time there is inflamm, the melanocytes (pigment cells) flock to the area thinking there is a party going on and just dont leave. I like rx hydroquinone and retinoids plus sunscreen. Sunscreen and hats are the most important thing. I love obagi nuderm for this and there are botanicals too but don't work as well.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Fairness creams to reduce my hyperpigmentation?
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Dr. Gregory Vipondanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 19 years experience
Sunscreen, Retinols: In treating hyperpigmentation, it is extremely important to minimize sun exposure through sun protection and sunscreen. Products containing retinols may help to even pigmentation. There are a number of medicines, like hydroquinone, that help reduce excess pigment. A newer product called elure contains lignin peroxidase a natural chemical found in trees that bleaches the color of tree bark.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
What could a dermatologist use for hyperpigmentation?
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Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 46 years experience
Chemical peel: Along with prescription strength bleaching co pounds a chemical peel can lighten uneven colr on the face. Also a combination of microdermabrasion and q switched laser used for tattoo removal can lighten dark areas.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of hyperpigmentation?
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Dr. Roman Bronfenbreneranswered
Dermatology 9 years experience
Dark spots: Hyperpigmentation refers to areas of skin that appear to be darker than the patients normal skin color. Hyperpigmentation is usually a brown or black color.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
How do symptoms of hyperpigmentation begin?
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Dr. David Sireanswered
Dermatology 54 years experience
Following irritation: The body forms increased amounts of pigment from a variety of mechanisms. Some are hormonal like melasma or related to endocrine diseases like adrenal gland dysfunction or liver disease. Other causes are side effects from medications or genetic diseases. Most of what we see clinically is caused by sun damage.
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