Skin Pigmentation Disorders and Treatment (Review Article)

Author(s): Rohini N. Jadhav*, Diksha K. Nunse and Amol S. Deshmukh

Abstract: Pigmentation means coloring. Skin pigmentation affect the colour of skin. The skin gets its color from a pigment called Melanin. When these cells become damaged or unhealthy, it affects melanin production. Along with hormones, genes are responsible for regulating the melanin production process. If body produces too much melanin, skin gets darker. If body produces insufficient melanin, skin gets lighter. Hyperpigmentation includes melasma, Age spots, post inflammatory Hyperpigmentation are more likely to affect areas of skin. Hypopigment molecule are one of the most common skin lesions encountered in clinical practice. Hypopigmentation or Hypomelanosis is occurs due to decreases melanin production. Present review consists of information about Treatment of skin pigmentation this include covering smaller patches with long lasting dyes, light sensitive medicines, UV light therapy, Corticosteroids creams, surgery, and removing the remaining pigment from the skin. Some natural ingredients play an important role in treatment of skin pigmentation disorders. Herbal cosmetics as anti-hyperpigmentary agents are very useful in cosmetic industries. There are various causes of skin pigmentation which includes chemotherapy drugs, pregnancy hormones, melasma, skin irritation or trauma. The treatment for skin pigmentation varies depending on the cause.

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