Hyperpigmentation

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[Audio] Hyperpigmentation. undefined. Hyperpigmentation.

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[Audio] Hyperpigmentation is a common condition that makes some areas of the skin darker than others. "Hyper" means more, and "pigment" means colour..

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[Audio] A common cause of hyperpigmentation is an excess production of melanin. Melanin is a pigment that gives skin its colour. It's produced by skin cells called melanocytes..

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[Audio] Four types. Melasma Melasma is believed to be caused by hormonal changes and may develop during pregnancy. Areas of hyperpigmentation can appear on any area of the body, but they appear most commonly on the stomach and face..

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[Audio] Of Hyperpigmentation. Melasma Melasma is believed to be caused by hormonal changes and may develop during pregnancy. Areas of hyperpigmentation can appear on any area of the body, but they appear most commonly on the stomach and face..

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[Audio] Melasma. Melasma Melasma is believed to be caused by hormonal changes and may develop during pregnancy. Areas of hyperpigmentation can appear on any area of the body, but they appear most commonly on the stomach and face..

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[Audio] Sunspots. Melasma Melasma is believed to be caused by hormonal changes and may develop during pregnancy. Areas of hyperpigmentation can appear on any area of the body, but they appear most commonly on the stomach and face..

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[Audio] PIH. Melasma Melasma is believed to be caused by hormonal changes and may develop during pregnancy. Areas of hyperpigmentation can appear on any area of the body, but they appear most commonly on the stomach and face..

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[Audio] Freckles. Melasma Melasma is believed to be caused by hormonal changes and may develop during pregnancy. Areas of hyperpigmentation can appear on any area of the body, but they appear most commonly on the stomach and face..

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[Audio] Treatments involve : Face acids , Retinoids , Intense pulse light therapy, Dermabrasion, Chemical peel, Micro Dermabrasion..

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[Audio] A laser peel (resurfacing) treatment uses targeted beams of light to reduce hyperpigmentation. It can be done with ablative and non-ablative laser.