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Typically benign (non-cancerous) areas of lighter or darker skin contrasting with your overall skin tone. Some people elect to treat these areas for cosmetic reasons.
What is it?
Your unique skin coloration is determined primarily by melanin, a pigment made by specific skin cells called melanocytes. This pigment determines the color of your eyes, hair and your skin. Uncommon or inconsistent skin coloration can arise due to several factors including intense sun exposure, hormonal fluctuations, particular medications and skin injury. Some individuals may deal with pigmentation disorders like hyperpigmentation (dark skin patches) or hypopigmentation (light skin patches). Genetics also influence the skin coloration of a person.
How is it treated?
Our board-certified dermatologists based in Clarkston and Oxford, Michigan, can provide help with addressing your concerns with hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation. Using several diagnostic techniques, we will diagnosis the root cause of your abnormal pigmentation and can design an effective treatment strategy. This might include topical creams or lotions, laser procedures, chemical peels, or microdermabrasion. In addition to such treatments, our team can advise you on lifestyle and skincare alterations to even out your skin tone. We are here to help you achieve healthy outcomes that meet your aesthetic goals.