Here in Miami the sun is one of our best assets. Warm weather, bright sunny days, year round tans… But it’s also one of the biggest threats to skin health. Besides causing sun burns, those golden rays are responsible for unwanted dark spots and patches
Brown spots, or hyperpigmentation, are becoming the latest skin woe. In Elle’s September 2012 issue, beauty experts commented that the purchase of treatments to fade color in the skin is steadily rising. With more and more spas and plastic surgeons offering diverse options for fading stubborn brown spots, it’s becoming increasingly clear that people are determined to achieve perfect skin by tackling their hyperpigmentation head on.
So what exactly is hyperpigmentation – and what can you expect from your treatment?
Hyperpigemntation in simple terms just means too much pigment. It can be small spots or broad patches of skin. While most hyperpigmentation is related to sun exposure there are other causes.
Trauma to the skin can create areas with too much pigmentation. In this case, inflamed and damaged skin takes on a scar-like appearance, which changes the pigmentation of the injured area, usually darkening it. This is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This is sometimes seen after some treatments, such as laser resurfacing. Another common cause is the influence of hormones. In fact, some hyperpigmentation can be caused by pregnancy, which is commonly referred to as melasma. Melasma can be found in people that have never been pregnant but patchy brown discoloration can be common as a result of hormones during pregnancy. Whatever the cause, hyperpigmentation is no fun.
The good news is that there are a host of options for treating hyperpigmentation. From a daily skin care regimen, to medications designed to decreas the color, to light and laser treatments, you have many choices to help blend your skin tone. If you have pigmentation that you want to fade, with the right regimen you too could say (in the words of Shakespeare), “out dammed spot”!
Visit Dr. Rubinstein and get ready to kiss those brown spots good-bye! To schedule your consultation simply leave us a note here or call 305-792-7575.
