HYPERPIGMENTATION TREATMENT

Hyperpigmentation refers to the darkened area of skin which can be caused due to increase in melanin production. Hyperpigmentation can occur in small patches or cover large areas or affect entire body.

TYPES: The common types of hyperpigmentation are:

• Melasma is believed to be caused by hormonal changes and may develop during pregnancy. Areas of hyperpigmentation can appear on any area of the body, but they appear most commonly on the stomach and face.
• Also called liver spots or solar lentigines, sunspots are common. They're related to excess sun exposure over time. Generally, they appear as spots on areas exposed to the sun, like the hands and face.
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This is a result of injury or Inflammation to the skin. A common cause of this type is acne.

RISK FACTORS:

• oral contraceptive use or pregnancy, as seen with melasma
• darker skin type, which is more prone to pigmentation changes
• drugs that increase your sensitivity to the sunlight
• trauma to the skin, such as a wound or superficial burn injury

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT:

Homoeopathy has a lot of potential in the treatment of HYPERPIGMENTATION as it is based on concept of DYNAMIC, INDIVIDUALISTIC, AND HOLISTIC philosophy. Homoeopathic philosophy holds that, while an organ may appear to be diseased, the individual as a whole is ill. In addition, the homoeopathic method believes that the body is a constitution that must be treated as a whole. Age, gender, genetic variables, physical inactivity, socioeconomic level, eating habits, psychosocial factors, familial inclination, endocrine factors, alcohol, education, smoking, ethnicity and drugs are all essential contributors in the development of Hyperpigmentation.