Looking for ways to be rid of, or at least fade hyperpigmentation? Here are six ways to fade the dark patches.
Sun spots, age spots, liver spots, or mismatched dark patches are not what most people want. Uneven skin tone affects the majority of people, and we all want to find the best way to balance and even-out our coloring, especially on our hands and faces. Hyperpigmentation is basically over production of melanin, (the chemical that colors our skin and nails) and can affect children as well as adults.
Micro dermabrasion is the least invasive way to deal with hyperpigmentation for most people, this will work fine as micro dermabrasion removes the surface layer of skin and helps speed up the cell turn-over reproduction, replacing the darker skin cells with newer, lighter ones.
But for some with more serious hyperpigmentation and darkening of the skin these other treatments may have to be considered.
Hydroquinone Creams -These slow down melanin production helping dark spots fade, also known as bleaching creams. These are best used for dark spots not caused by hormonal changes.
Hydroxy Acid Peels -These are water soluble acids (Alpha Hydroxy Acids), and lipid soluble acids (Beta Hydroxy Acids) that help fade spots and darker skin patches by increasing the rate of exfoliation. Some say they work wonders, others say they don’t work as well. But staying out of the sun is a must with this one.
Physician Formulas – physician’s formulas are definitely one of the more expensive routes to take for lightening or removing age spots, liver spots, sun spots, etc. Many are known to be very effective such as; Retin A, Renova, Kinerase, Avita, etc.
Laser resurfacing – laser skin resurfacing basically removes the first few layers of skin hopefully leaving only even-toned and fresh skin. Many will tell you to have a mild chemical peel or hydroquinone treatment before the laser resurfacing for better results.
Intense Pulsed Light – IPL is a type of light-laser that supposedly leaves no scars, and can sometimes remove even light freckles or other mild sun spots without using peels or hydroquinone creams ahead of time.
Whichever method you choose, be sure to always wear sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and protect your skin if you want to spend time in the sun.
Resources & More of My Articles:
5 steps to combat hyperpigmentation; http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/afm-style-files/scottsdale-beauty-buzz/5-steps-to-combat-hyperpigmentation
More on AC/Yahoo search for hyperpigmentation
Vitamin E, Folic Acid & Ginkgo May Improve Vitiligo in Children By Christine Cadena
WebMD.com: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/hyperpigmentation-hypopigmentation
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