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Concerns About Skin Darkened by Hyperpigmentation

Today, I’d like to talk about

various aspects of hyperpigmentation.

Let’s get started right away!

Hyperpigmentation.

(No vomiting, please... ah... no.) It’s quite a troublesome problem that can give you a headache.

If you want to brighten your complexion,

you need to keep your distance from these persistent troublemakers...!

Hyperpigmentation [Hyperpigmentation]?

Melanocytes excessively secrete melanin pigment to protect the skin > it accumulates in the epidermis or dermis, resulting in hyperpigmentation.

The skin becomes darker.

Melasma [Melasma] _

Brown or grayish-brown patches that usually appear broadly and symmetrically on both sides of the cheeks, forehead, and chin.

Ultraviolet rays and female hormones have a significant influence.

Freckles [Freckles] _

Small brown spots that usually appear like tiny grains on the nose or cheeks.

Genetic factors play a major role, and they become darker with sun exposure.

Blemishes/Solar lentigines [Lentigines] _

They generally have relatively distinct borders and vary in size.

They occur due to aging or sun exposure,

and may become larger and darker over time.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation [PIH] _

After inflammation occurs due to acne, wounds, dermatitis, laser treatments, and other causes,

excess melanin is produced at the affected area, leaving it brown or black.

Causes of Hyperpigmentation

Ultraviolet rays _ Ultraviolet rays are the strongest factor stimulating melanocytes.

Melanin production increases to protect the DNA of skin cells from ultraviolet rays.

Hormonal changes _ Melasma can worsen under the influence of female hormones [estrogen / progesterone],

and it becomes more pronounced during pregnancy, when taking birth control pills, and around menopause.

Inflammation / wounds _ When inflammation or an injury occurs on the skin due to acne, atopic dermatitis, allergies, and other causes,

excess melanin is secreted during the healing process, creating post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation [PIH].

Genetic factors _ Some types of hyperpigmentation, such as freckles, are more common in people who genetically have highly active melanocytes.

Treatments Suitable for Hyperpigmentation?

Laser toning _

A low-intensity laser is repeatedly applied over a broad area

to selectively destroy melanin pigment and promote its elimination.

Main targets _ Melasma, blemishes, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

IPL _

Uses light across various wavelengths to remove multiple types of pigment [melanin, hemoglobin] at the same time.

Main targets _ Freckles, blemishes, and hyperpigmentation accompanied by redness

Pico laser _

Uses a laser operating in picosecond units, 1,000 times faster than conventional lasers,

to break down melanin pigment into even finer particles.

Main targets _ Resistant melasma, deep pigmentation in the dermis

Foods Beneficial for Hyperpigmentation

Foods rich in antioxidants that help inhibit melanin production, reduce already-produced pigment, and support skin regeneration.

Strawberries, kiwi, oranges [Vitamin C] _

Through their powerful antioxidant activity, they help inhibit melanin production

and are highly effective at reducing already-produced melanin pigment to a lighter color.

Tomatoes, watermelon [lycopene] _

Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect skin cells from ultraviolet rays

and helps prevent photoaging.

Nuts [Vitamin E] _

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects the skin.

It protects skin cell membranes and strengthens the skin barrier, contributing to the prevention of hyperpigmentation and the maintenance of skin health.

Today, we took a thorough look at hyperpigmentation at 포레나의원 in Hongdae.

I hope this was helpful.

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