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Skin
Pigmentations particularly on the
face are very disturbing. All the
same pigmentations on other exposed
body parts also bother a lot.
Pigmentations are of various types &
due to various reasons. Therefore a
combination of technologies is
required depending on the nature,
extent & depth of the pigments. It
requires great expertise to decide
with which technology each patient
should be treated. Different AFT
heads, Diode Laser, QSwitch Nd :YAG
1064 / 532 & Pixel Er-Yag 2940 laser
alone or in combination are used to
achieve maximum & best possible
relief & clearance.
Skin pigmentation can arise from
various causes. Certain systemic and
skin diseases can cause melanocytes
to be overactive, resulting in
darkening of the skin. Genetic
predisposition to high melanocyte
activity is another reason for
certain skin pigmentation conditions
to appear. Endocrine abnormalities
affecting the hormonal balance of
the body can also cause skin colour
changes. Estrogen therapy and the
use of oral contraceptives may
affect skin pigmentation.
In
addition, certain drugs like
chlorpromazine and
hydroxychloroquine have an affinity
for melanin and may cause
pigmentations too. Pregnancy is also
associated with increased skin
pigmentation. Physical trauma and
injury of the skin may result in
post-inflammatory pigmentation(PIH).
Skin
Pigmentations treatment often needs
combination of different lasers. So
best results are possible only if
all the above lasers are available.
A very good remission in
pigmentation to the tune of 90 to
95% is possible. Although level of
satisfaction varies from patient to
patient & is between 50 to 90%.
Occasionally 100% remission is
possible. Number of sittings vary,
though most commonly 3 to 6 sittings
suffice. |
