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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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Hyperpigmentation is a common condition that makes some areas of the skin darker than others. “Hyper” means more, and “pigment” means colour.

[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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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.

[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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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.

Sunspots Also called liver spots or solar lentigines, sunspots are common. They’re related to excess sun exposure over time. Generally, they appear as spots on areas exposed to the sun, like the hands and face.

PIH    Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This is a result of injury or inflammation to the skin. A common cause of this type is acne.

Freckles Any of the small brownish spots in the skin that are due to augmented melanin production and that increase in number and intensity on exposure to sunlight

[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. 

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

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

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.

Treatments involve : Face acids 
 Retinoids 
 Intense pulse light therapy
 Dermabrasion
 Chemical peel
 Micro Dermabrasion.

 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

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