Covering skin imperfections under decorative makeup has long been routine for many women. But if someone has a port-wine stain on his or her face, the only choice he or she has had so far has been to put up with it. Today, cosmetic surgery can help in many cases. But what if they also … Camouflage: Decorative Cosmetics for Stubborn Cases
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
What is often called a “mole” or “birthmark” in colloquial language is called “pigment nevus” in technical language. Sometimes one also finds the terms “melanocyte nevus” or melanocytic nevus. These are benign skin growths that have dark pigmentation due to their melanocyte content (skin pigment cells) and appear light to dark brown. More precisely, what … Mole or skin cancer
Therapy Malignant melanomas are surgically removed. No biopsy (tissue removal) of the primary tumor is performed in order to prevent degenerated cells from spreading into the blood or lymphatic system. It is important that the malignant tissue is removed over a large area. This involves removing the tissue under the tumor up to the muscle … Therapy | Mole or skin cancer
Prophylaxis People with very light skin and many “liver spots” should take special care to protect their skin from damaging influences. But in general: do not stay in the sun for too long and without protection! Accordingly, very light skin types should use sun protection products with a high sun protection factor and freshen up … Prophylaxis | Mole or skin cancer
General and history Throughout history, pale, light-colored skin was considered a sign of prosperity. This is probably where the expression “to have a distinguished paleness” comes from. Powders and creams with light pigments were applied to help. Such pigments included lead white, which is extremely toxic. Avoiding the sun (under umbrellas) was also common. Such … Bleach skin
Skin bleaching with hydrogen peroxide Hydrogen peroxide is a highly corrosive substance. If it comes into contact with the skin, a violent reaction occurs in which oxygen is produced. This makes the skin appear white. One could think that this would have a bleaching effect. After some time, however, wounds become visible, accompanied by stabbing … Skin bleaching with hydrogen peroxide | Bleach skin
Cryopeeling Cryo peeling is a cosmetic procedure that is used to treat age pigmentation, moles, scars and age warts, among other things. The skin is treated with cold probes. It is a very old procedure, but it is still used. It is used for small area treatment and not for large area skin whitening. The … Cryopeeling | Bleach skin
Skin bleaching in the intimate area Since the skin in the anal region and on the labia naturally has a somewhat stronger pigmentation and appears darker, some people feel the need to lighten these skin areas by bleaching.Special caution is required here! The skin in the genital area is partly made up of sensitive mucous … Skin bleaching in the intimate area | Bleach skin
Other skin lightening cosmetics A large number of the suppliers of cosmetic products also offer skin-lightening creams and soaps. These are not subject to prescription. They contain herbal ingredients and are freely available. However, illegal products which contain hydroquinone, for example, must be distinguished from these. Hydroquinone must be prescribed by doctors. Until some time … Other skin lightening cosmetics | Bleach skin
