Don't you think it's a tough job to maintain your skin? We believe the same, especially in your busy scheduled life against various causes. Pigmentation is one of the reasons which affects your skin. So, what do you know about Pigmentation? Pigmentation is the skin disorder that results in coloration or darkening of the skin. What are Pigmentation and its types? In medical terms, Pigmentation is a Latin word that refers to the pigment deposition in a tissue or cell. Skin secretes Melanin, which predicts the color of the human skin. There are two types of Pigmentation. If the skin secretes more Melanin, it will result in hyperpigmentation, and the skin gets darker. While if the skin secretes less Melanin, then it would result in hypopigmentation. What are the causes of Pigmentation? The leading cause of the Pigmentation is due to the prolonged exposure of your skin to the sunlight. The UVA rays in the light influence the melanocytes in the skin, which results in dark patches. Th...
Dr Chytra V Anand is an internationally renowned Celebrity Cosmetic Dermatologist. She is the Founder & CEO of the well-known chain of Kosmoderma Clinics. Her skill in dealing with all skin types is well known and her impressive client list comprises of prominent personalities from various walks of life, including – Fashion, Films, Corporates, Industrialists and Socialites