Pigmentation refers to the dis-coloration of the skin. Hyperpigmentation is a condition that causes your skin to darken. This may affect some parts of your skin or even your entire body.
Pigmentation is caused by an increase in melanin in our skin. Melanin is defined as the natural pigment that gives our skin, hair and eyes their color. There are various factors that can cause an increase in melanin production, these include: sun exposure, hormonal nfluences, age and skin injuries or inflammation.
No. Pigmentation can occur on your face and other parts of your body as well. It may affect only some patches or even your entire skin.
Some common home remedies for Pigmentation include: Apple Cider Vinegar, Aloe Vera, Red Onion, Green tea, Milk and so on. But, to effectively solve this problem, you should visit a dermatologist.
One of the most common types of pigmentation is freckles. Others include: Solar lentigines- also referred to as sun spots, Melasma- it goes deeper in the skin’s dermis and Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation which can be the result of acne, burns, friction.