Do you have skin pigmentations that distress you? The good news is, we can help!
Disorders of pigmentation include increased pigmentation (hyperpigmentation) or loss of pigmentation (depigmentation). Both forms, particularly when they occur on the face, are very distressing due to their physical appearance. For this reason it is important to diagnose and treat these if possible.
There are many causes for hyperpigmentation which generally is found in adults and occurs on the face. This could be caused by:
Loss of pigment in the skin has serious cosmetic implications, especially when occurring on the face, and pre-disposes that area of skin to severe sun burn.
Depigmentation can have genetic causes on rare occasions. It can result from trauma to the skin and occasionally infections. More commonly it arises from an autoimmune process called vitiligo where the pigment cells are destroyed leaving white patches.
Early diagnosis and treatment of this is important to try and prevent worsening pigment loss and hopefully get re-pigmentation.
Early diagnosis and treatment of hyperpigmentation and depigmentation disorders of the skin is important to control the disorder and treat any underlying causes. Wellington Dermatology specialists have expertise in both the diagnosis and treatment of skin pigmentation disorders. Make an appointment with us now.
