Treatments & Conditions
- Acne
- Allergies
- Children’s Dermatology
- Cryosurgery
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Folliculitis & Ingrown Hair
- Genital Issues
- Hair Loss - Female
- Hair Loss - Male
- Hyperhidrosis
- IPL
- Laser Skin Treatment
- Leg Ulcers
- Leg Veins
- Moles
- Mole Mapping
- Nail Disorders
- PDL
- PDT - Photodynamic Therapy
- Oral Disease
- Pigmentation
- Psoriasis
- Rash Diagnosis
- Rosacea
- Sexual Health
- Skin Lesions & Angiomas
- Sun Damage
- Toe Nail Fungus
- VariLite™
- Vitiligo
- Warts & Skin Tags
Pigmentation
Our skin colour (pigmentation) is determined by the amount of melanin in our skin. It is determined by our ancestry and our gender. There are some conditions where too much or too little melanin is produced resulting in patches of differing tone. Vitiligo is where the pigment in the skin is completely lost in some areas. This can be widespread and occurs in all skin types, but is most noticeable in darker skin types where it can cause considerable distress.
In fair skinned people too much melanin produces patches or spots that are tan or brown
These dark spots usually appear on women’s faces, necks and arms. They are most commonly due to excessive sun exposure but they can also be caused by hormonal changes. Over 50% of women experience hyper-pigmentation during pregnancy (the "mask of pregancy", melasma or chloasma), which usually fades away after birth.
Treatments
There are many topical creams that treat pigmentation, with varying degrees of success. Our Dermatologists at Skin Care Network are able to offer you a full and exciting range of treatment options including chemical peels, non invasive IPL photorejuvenation, and a pigment laser treatments option which offers you a remarkable treatment for pigmentation, as well as rosacea and broken capillaries. This treatment restores a youthful texture and more translucent complexion to the entire face.