





1) Pigmentation
2) Dark eye circles
3) Red, sensitive skin
TOP 10 pigmentation concerns in Asian Skin
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Freckles
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Melasma
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Sunspots
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Hori’s Nevus
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Nevus of Ota
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Becker’s Nevus
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Tattoos
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Underarm pigmentation
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PIH (Post inflammatory Hyperpigmentation)
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Acanthosis Nigricans
How can we prevent skin pigmentation?
Lifestyle changes – 3 Ss
- Sunblock, Q 4 hours
- Shade, stay away from the sun. Stay cool, in the shade.
- Shield, sun glasses and wide brim hat, UV coated umbrellas when you head out for lunch especially
Pigments in the Asian Skin:
What does skin pigmentation look like?
We will share some clinical photos for educational purposes below. Dark spots, red spots, brown spots, blue spots, gray spots, what are they? I have had many patients asking me about those spots on their faces. So to help you learn more about your skin, and understand those spots you see when you look into the mirror, I have decided to walk you through some of the common pigmentary conditions. Allow me to first start with freckles, those brown spots that you get for working out in the sun since your schooldays.
How does Laser WORK for skin pigmentation?

How can we get rid of skin pigmentation?
Pigmentation Solution



After laser, what can I expect?

FRECKLES
What are freckles?
How can we treat freckles?



MELASMA
So what causes Melasma?
– Melasma is very common with the Asian skin. It is multifactorial, with a strong genetic and hormonal component.
– It is worsened with sun exposure, OCPs and pregnancy.
– It tends to be distributed either over the cheeks or a central distribution from the forehead down to the chin.
How can we treat Melasma?







Solar Lentigines/ Age spots
What are sun spots, age spots?
How can we treat sunspots age spots?

Hori’s Nevus
What are Hori’s Nevus?
How can we treat Hori’s Nevus?



NEVUS OF OTA
What is Nevus of Ota?
– Present at birth
– A blue grey pigmentation deep in the dermis
– They darken with sun exposure
– Can be lightened with sun protection, lightening agents and lasers.


BECKER NEVUS

CAFE AU LAIT SPOTS
What are cafe au lait spots?




TATTOOS
How can we treat tattoos?

UNDERARM PIGMENTATION
What causes underarm pigmentation?
Causes:
- Contact Allergy: From DEODORANTS commonly
- PIH from shaving: Tiny hair stubbles can also add to the darkening
- Infection: You might have a skin infection that causes darkening
- Acanthosis Nigricans. A skin condition that causes hyperpigmentation
- Hormones/Pregnancy. Changes in your body may cause discoloration

POST INFLAMMATORY HYPERPIGMENTATION:
What causes hyperpigmentation?
- – As the name suggests, these are pigmentation that form after an injury, be it picking a pimple, derma-roller performed on a skin, injury to the face etc…
- – It can happen anywhere.
- – Treatment entails careful use of laser toning with lightening agents and strict sun protection.
- – They take 3 months to improve.

POST inflammatory pigmentation or PIH can happen anywhere on the body


PIH ( Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation)

What is hyperpigmentation?
It is an area of localised hyperpigmentation (excess melanin), as a result of damage to the skin from inflammatory process. It can range from light brown to black. It is temporary.

Distinguish PIH from PIE, which is post inflammatory erythema. This consists of superficial blood vessels that grow during the wound healing stage and is common after inflammtory acne, especially in lighter skin people. Darker skin folks would end up with Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
How can we treat hyperpigmentation?
- Sun block
- Laser light
- Antioxidant and lightening agents
What are the causes of hyperpigmentation?
- Sun
- Injury. This can be as a result of over zealous chemical peel, laser, or other energy based devices.
- Heat
ACANTHOSIS NIGRICANS
What are the causes of acanthosis Nigricans?
Hereditary vs acquired
Common acquired causes
- DM
- Obesity
- Drug induced
Common in skin folds,neck,axilla and groin.


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Here are treatment videos of using LASERS for your pigmentation woes.
What is pigmentation laser treatment?
Pigment laser treatments involve a light laser that generates heat and penetrates into the deep layers of your skin to stimulate collagen production without damaging the dermis. 1064 laser is a highly advanced laser that can deliver highly controlled energy into the skin. It is able to combine high peak power and short pulse width, to target and get rid of pigments without allowing the heat produced to damage the surrounding tissue.
Is laser effective for skin pigmentation?
It is an effective treatment for skin conditions such as pigmented lesions, freckles, solar lentigo, age spots, sun spots, hori’s nevus, nevus of ota, cafe au lait, melasma, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, skin redness, scars, tattoo removal, with minimal downtime.
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Essentially, there will be no or very little downtime with this procedure. You can occasionally notice some redness that goes…
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