Tuesday 9 October 2012

Information On Creams For Hyperpigmentation

By Leigh Bean


Hyperpigmentation is a skin disorder that occurs when certain cell in the skin called melanocytes produce melanin in excess. Melanin is what is responsible for skin color. Therefore, when produces in excess, it causes skin to get darker than usual especially when the disorder is concentrated on an area of the skin. This is quite unpleasant to many people and as such, there are cures for this in form of creams for hyperpigmentation and laser treatment. This disorder comes in the form of sun spots, freckles, age spots, pregnancy masks and liver spots.

Getting exposed in the sun for very long is the leading cause for this condition. The sun triggers more production of melanin in skin as a response to prevent the negative effects of sun rays. However, other causes of the same are acne, injuries to the skin, swellings, botched treatments and changes in hormone levels in skin.

Methods to help cure this skin condition have been developed. The most common methods are cream for applying on the affected area and laser treatments. Chemical peel and photofacial are other alternative methods, of which should be administered by a doctor to avoid any skin damage when improperly administered.

Of the four treatment methods, ointments are the safest and easiest to use. Some of the creams require a prescription from the doctor when purchasing while others do not need one. The ones that do not need a prescription are usually used to cure mild cases, while prescribed unguents are for curing deep spots. Before purchasing a product, it is wise to consult with a dermatologist so as to be prescribed the best cream.

Vitamin C is one of the elements found in skin unguent. This vitamin is vital for the production of a body chemical called collagen than helps to strengthen skin tones, improve and rejuvenate it. It takes only two to maybe four weeks for this drug to fully take effect and even less time for milder cases to be healed. This stands to show how effective and fast creams are.

One advantage with the use of ointments is that they are much cheaper than their counterparts. Laser treatment or chemical peels require a professional such as a beautician or dermatologist to administer the treatment to you and in a beauty clinic or a lab. In the case of unguents, the professional only comes into play during prescription then leaves you to make the purchase and apply the ointment by yourself.

Other treatments for this skin condition such as laser treatments may pause great danger in form of side effects. An example is peeling off of skin in some patients after being subjected to lasers. Contrary to this, ointment being much safer work to nourish the damaged layers of skin. After treatment, you may be advised that you should always apply sunscreen before going into the sun and drink a lot of water too. This is simply to stop the condition from happening again.

Creams for hyperpigmentation are then safe to use unlike the alternative methods which carry their drawbacks. They are also cheaper and widely available at the pharmacies making the available and affordable for people willing to achieve better skin tone. They also work fast which means results will be visible only a short while after usage. Ointments are therefore a better option when a person is trying to cure skin hyperpigmentation.




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