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
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
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
Laser and IPL Technology For the treatment of pigment spots by means of laser therapy, red light of a certain wavelength is used, which forms a very high-energy laser beam. Before starting treatment, the skin must be examined to determine whether the spots are suitable for therapy. In addition, the number and size of the … Laser and IPL Technology | Remove pigmentation stains
