Summary A pigment disorder of the upper lip is a benign increase in melanocytes or an increase in their activity. These changes occur as a result of hormonal changes, UV exposure or serious diseases such as tumors or adrenal cortex diseases. They develop slowly and take on a brownish color. They occur mainly on the … Summary | Pigment disorder upper lip
Pigment spots (syn. pigment nevus, melanocyte nevus, melanocytic nevus) are an initially benign malformation of the skin, which develops from pigment-producing melanocytes or related cells. For this reason, the pigment spots are often stained brown. There are numerous subtypes of benign pigment spots, which in some cases degenerate and can thus become malignant. Pigment disorders … Pigment spots
A cream for the treatment of pigmentation spots Before considering laser removal of the pigment spots or lightening by cold or acid treatment, simpler agents such as creams can be used. Many creams, especially prescription creams, are based on the effect of the bleaching agents they contain. These interrupt the formation of melanin in the … A cream for the treatment of pigmentation spots | Pigment spots
Pigment spots on the face Pigment spots (hyperpigmentation) are brown colorations of the skin caused by the activation of melanocytes. This activation takes place mainly through the UV radiation contained in sunlight. For this reason, pigment spots are very often found on the face, shoulders and hands. Pigment spots can appear in the form of … Pigment spots on the face | Pigment spots
hyper hypo depigmentation, white spot disease, vitiligo Symptoms The main symptom of pigmentation disorders and pigmentation disorders of the face is that the skin is too strong or too weak or completely lacking in color, which can affect individual areas or the entire body. Depending on the type of pigment disorder, however, the symptoms differ … Pigment disorder in the face
Pigment spots (hyperpigmentation) are brown colorations of the skin caused by the activation of melanocytes. This activation takes place mainly through the UV radiation contained in sunlight. For this reason, pigment spots on the face are very often found on the shoulders, hands, décolleté and especially on the face. Pigment spots can appear in the … Pigment spots on the face
Pigment spots after pregnancy In many pregnant women the nipples temporarily darken during pregnancy and the typical brown line from navel to pubic bone (Linea nigra) forms. Likewise, sharp, irregularly bordered pigmentation marks on the face can also occur. These pigment spots, known as pregnancy mask (chloasma), are caused by hormonal fluctuations. They are mainly … Pigment spots after pregnancy | Pigment spots on the face
Degeneration of pigment spots In the vast majority of cases, pigmentation marks on the face are harmless pigmentation disorders. In some cases, however, they can also be the expression of a malignant process or degenerate over time. It is often difficult for laypersons to judge whether this is the case, which is why people with … Degeneration of pigment spots | Pigment spots on the face
Diagnosis A dermatologist can distinguish harmless pigmentation disorders of the neck from other diseases. In the case of large and/or irregularly shaped age spots, for example, skin cancer screening should be used to rule out that there is skin cancer behind them. In very rare cases, benign age spots turn into malignant skin cancer. However, … Diagnosis | Pigment disorder of the neck
Prophylaxis The only effective protection against pigmentation disorders on the neck is the consistent use of sunscreens before exposure to the sun. All articles in this series: Pigment disorder of the neck Diagnosis Prophylaxis
Introduction Pigment disorders can occur anywhere on the body. If they occur on the neck, they are often visible and therefore disturbing for the patient. Hyperpigmentation (melasma) is often found on the neck, i.e. pigmentation disorders that manifest themselves as increased pigmentation of the skin. Hypopigmentation, i.e. “under-pigmentation” and thus lighter areas of the skin, … Pigment disorder of the neck
Pigment spots are the result of hyperpigmentation/hypopigmentation of the skin. They occur when specialized skin cells release too much or too little of the pigment melanin. The dye is the same one that tans us after sunbathing. If too much melanin is released, brownish discolorations (pigment spots) are visible on the skin. This is in … Remove pigmentation stains
