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작성자 Callum 작성일 26-07-02 14:41 조회 46 댓글 0

By Mary Basiadima, 15 April 2020

Thank you for visiting our ultimate guide to . We hope after you have finished reading it you will be better prepared to tackle your pigmentation. (8 min read)

"a colouring matter in animals and plants especially in a cell or tissue"

We can suffer from issues whatever age, sex, skin tone and ethnicity we are.

Skin pigmentation can result in an over or under production of melanin. Melanin is produced by the meloncytes in the skin cells. When there is an over production of pigmentation it is called hyperpigmentation, when not enough is produced it is called hypopigmentation.

Skincare experts and Doctors are not sure of the exact reason for certain skin changes. Other conditions like sun spots have obvious causes.

Pigmentation of the skin is a misleading phrase as all skin contains pigmentation. When it is unwanted or a problem it is best to as hyperpigmentation.

Hyperpigmentation causes dark or spots. They can be beige, brown, red or purplish coloured and can appear anywhere.

The sun is one of the biggest causes of pigmentation, along with pregnancy and hormonal changes. Below are the most common forms of pigmentation. Sometimes it can be severe and noticeable like vitiligo or albinism. Let’s look at these two extreme forms of pigmentation first.

Pop star Michael is said to have suffered from vitiligo which saw his skin colour change over the years from dark to light.

Other severe skin pigmentation issues can occur due to conditions, hormonal changes and sometimes shock.

Pigmentation seen in clinics is not a severe as the two conditions above. The following types of pigmentation are more common, starting with one of the most common Melasma.

Pigmentation caused by pregnancy is called Melasma. (It is also known as ‘chloasma’ or

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