Tag Archives: pigment
Treatment Options for Melasma
Although the cause is unknown and melasma may be a life-long condition, many patients see improvement with appropriate treatment options and cosmetic cover-up products. Find out what is available to treat this condition. Continue reading
Melasma – Dark spots on my face!
Melasma is a dermatologic condition characterized by the appearance of light brown to dark-brownish black spots appearing on the face, cheeks, upper lip, chin, forehead, and other sun-exposed areas of the skin. It is usually intensified by sun and UV-light exposure. Continue reading
Diagnosis & Treatment of Vitiligo
Although a variety of cosmetic management options exist for patients with vitiligo, a medical cure has not been discovered. Patients can learn to cope with their areas of color loss by talking with others who have the same condition, relying on family members and close friends for emotional support, or joining an accredited support group for more information regarding vitiligo. Continue reading
Vitiligo Basics
Vitiligo is a benign, non-contagious skin condition that occurs when melanocytes fail to function properly. Spots and patches of hypopigmentation are not contagious and may grow, shrink or remain the same size depending on the natural response of the affected individual. Continue reading
Melanin
brown pigment in skin, released by melanocytes; one of its functions is to protect DNA by blocking the amount of ultraviolet radiation penetrating deep into the skin
Melanocytes
pigment-producing cells in your skin