Skin changes
Skin pigmentation or skin discoloration is a disorder caused by damage to the skin cells that affects the melanin color, which gives skin color, skin, and pigmentation in two opposite directions: Increase in the production of melanin, which leads to the transformation of the skin to a darker color, It occurs during pregnancy, or during exposure to sunlight. The other way is to produce less melanin, and therefore a lighter color. For example, vitiligo is one of the most common diseases in the world.
Skin color change disorders
- Hypopigmentation: Refers to the production of cells for a small amount of melanin pigment, which leads to the infection of some skin diseases.
- Hyperpigmentation: Occurs as a result of the production of high above normal amount of melanin pigment resulting from: drugs, or excessive exposure to sunlight.
Causes of skin tone change
- Long-term exposure to sunlight.
- Hormonal changes.
- Inflammation of the skin.
- DNA.
- Liver problems.
The most vulnerable to skin color changes
- The owners of the dark skin.
- Accumulation of dead skin in places exposed to friction.
- Exposed places to the sun for long periods.
- Pregnant women, and thyroid patients.
- Exposure to psychological stress, insomnia.
- Use of some medications, and skin infections.
- Eat unhealthy food.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of pigmentation is identified by examining the Woods lamp, which uses ultraviolet light to show pigmentation in the skin through changes in the color of the radiation. It is examined inside a dark room, allowing the light to shine on the pigmentation areas in the skin, The color of the light can be derived from the type of pigmentation, and its causes, for example, pink color indicates the presence of bacteria affect the color of the skin.
the cure
- Chemical peels that stimulate the regeneration of skin cells.
- Injecting skin with platelet-rich plasma injection.
- Laser Therapy.
- Microderma treatment Chemical peeling, which eliminates dead skin cells and melanin overload.
Methods of prevention
- Avoid long-term exposure to sunlight. Ultraviolet radiation stimulates skin pigmentation.
- Use appropriate sunscreen and appropriate protection.
- Make skin peeling sessions.
- Eat meals rich in whole foods.
- Perform periodic reviews at the appropriate doctor in case of necessity.
It should be noted that skin pigmentation may be superficial and easy to treat, and sometimes may be deep within the skin and this is the most difficult treatment.