What are the causes of hyper-pigmentation (increase in skin pigmentation)?
Hyper-pigmentation may either be due to increased melanin deposition in the epidermis or dermis. Epidermal pigmentary disorders respond well to treatment while dermal pigmentation may take a long time to lighten. Are there any side effects? Side effects are extremely rare and the treatment is very safe. Redness may appear after each treatment, which usually disappears after a short while. ACNE PHOTOTHERAPY What is acne ? Acne, commonly known as ‘pimples’ is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous gland present in the skin. In mild to moderate cases, there may be black heads (comedones), white heads (papules) or pustules. In severe cases, there are nodules, cysts and abscess that lead to scarring if not treated on time. Does acne occur only in teenagers? Acne is more common in the age group of 13 – 30 years but it may occur or persist even beyond this age limit. Males are more frequently affected than females. How Does IPL acne phototherapy work? IPL technology uses the green l
