Synonyms Hyperpigmentation forehead, hypopigmentation forehead, depigmentation forehead, white spot disease, vitiligo Definition The term “pigment disorder” summarizes a series of diseases that are characterized by a disturbed formation of the skin’s color pigments. This disorder can lead to an altered skin appearance in persons with pigment disorders on the forehead. The natural pigmentation of the … Pigment disorder on the forehead
Cause The causes for the appearance of a pigment disorder on the forehead are manifold. The possible causes of the pigment disorder also depend on the exact form of the skin change. In many cases, several independent factors must interact to cause a pigment disorder in the epidermis. The most common causes for the development … Cause | Pigment disorder on the forehead
Diagnosis Although most forms of pigmentation disorders of the forehead have no disease value whatsoever and therefore do not require medical treatment, the assessment by a physician can be useful in many cases. In the case of a pigment disorder on the forehead, the doctor will first examine the area of skin affected by the … Diagnosis | Pigment disorder on the forehead
Prognosis/Progress A pigment disorder on the forehead has no disease value in most cases and therefore usually takes a harmless course. For this reason, most of the affected persons can only be considered for cosmetic treatment of the changed skin area. How exactly the pigment disorder on the forehead develops over time depends to a … Prognosis/Progress | Pigment disorder on the forehead
Introduction Pigment disorders of the skin (medically called pigment nevi) are benign changes that can be clearly distinguished and distinguished from the surrounding skin in color. Almost everyone has a pigment disorder of the skin at some point on his or her body, but this has no disease value. Colloquially, terms such as “mole” or … Pigment disorder skin
Cause As different as the appearance of the various pigmentation disorders of the skin is, so different are the respective causes for them. In many cases, it is not clear why a particular pigment disorder occurs. Causes of pigment disorders can also cause pigment disorders that are irreversible, whereas there are certain causes of changes … Cause | Pigment disorder skin
Therapy Since pigment changes on the skin have no disease value, there is no need for treatment to remove the skin areas. However, if the examination of the skin reveals that there is a certain suspicion of melanoma, the pigment disorder is usually removed. This is done completely painlessly under a local anesthetic. If there … Therapy | Pigment disorder skin
Introduction Pigmentation spots are irregularities in the color of the skin, which are noticeable in dark or light areas of the skin. The most common pigmentation marks on the forehead include age spots, melasma, freckles and vitiligo. Vitiligo, in contrast to other pigment spots, is a hypopigmentation, i.e. a pigment disorder that is accompanied by … Pigment spots on the forehead
Symptoms The most common form of pigment spots are age spots, also called lentigines seniles or lentigines solares (sun spots). As the name already reveals, age spots occur mainly at a higher age; mostly from the 40th and almost always from the 60th year of life. Typically, age spots are found on areas of skin … Symptoms | Pigment spots on the forehead
Diagnostics Since skin cancer can also be hidden behind every pigment spot on the forehead, it is important to have it examined by a dermatologist. In most cases, a simple examination with a dermatoscope is sufficient. In special or difficult cases, a tissue sample of the pigment disorder can also be taken, which is then … Diagnostics | Pigment spots on the forehead
A pigment disorder of the upper lip (syn. melasma, chloasma) presents itself in the form of darker colored spots on the skin. It can occur not only on the lip, but also on the cheeks, forehead or chin. The development of this pigment disorder can be hormonally induced or occur in the context of serious … Pigment disorder upper lip
Therapy The basic therapy is a daily and good sun protection, since UV light increases hyperpigmentation. For this reason, solariums should also be avoided as a matter of principle. Besides the sun protection, which should protect against UVA and UVB rays, a brightening can be achieved with the help of chemical agents. These include: Hydroquinone … Therapy | Pigment disorder upper lip