Wednesday 18 November 2015

Effective Methods of Pigmentation Treatment



The human skin contains cells that produce melanin, the chemical responsible for skin coloration. When the cells produce too much melanin, the skin becomes excessively pigmented (hyper pigmented). Hyperpigmentation is characterized by darkened areas of the skin, such as age spots and freckles. 

It can affect men and women of all ethnic groups and is common from middle age and beyond, though younger people may also experience it. It is caused by sun exposure, skin trauma and as a side effect of certain drugs, but may also be a symptom of certain illnesses. Even though hyperpigmentation does not cause serious health concerns, it can cause grave cosmetic implications and even depression and anxiety. 



So what is the best approach to pigmentation treatment? For successful eradication of skin pigmentation, the treatment should be approached in three stages: (a) determining the cause of hyperpigmentation (b) treating the pigmentation and (c) preventing further hyperpigmentation.

A. Determining the Cause of Hyperpigmentation

To determine the cause of hyperpigmentation, you need to know the various types of skin hyperpigmentation and what causes them. The three most common types are:

(i) Melasma: Skin pigmentation resulting from hormonal fluctuations. It is caused by thyroid dysfunction, hormonal therapy, pregnancy or as side effect of birth control pills. It is very difficult to treat.

(ii) Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH): Caused by skin injuries such as burns, psoriasis, acne and adverse effects of skin care treatments. It goes away when the skin regenerates and heals.

(iii) Lentigines: Also called age spots or liver spots, this type of hyperpigmentation occurs in more than 90% of people of the age 60 years and above. It is caused by exposure to UV rays.

For effective identification of the type of hyperpigmentation you have, it is wise to consult a dermatologist for examination and recommendations.


B. Treating the Hyperpigmentation

There are various pigmentation treatment methods. Here are the options you can consider:

(i) Prescribed topical medication: Topical applications containing retinoids and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) will exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin and help you treat any type of hyperpigmentation. Some of the topical products used in pigmentation treatment are hydroquinone (FDA approved skin lightening treatment), kojic acid, Azelaic acid and Mandelic acid.

(ii) Non-ablative professional procedures: When topical applications fail to yield desirable results, your dermatologist may recommend a procedure that can target and remove hyperpigmentation. The most common non-ablative procedures are skin peels (use of salicylic acid to treat the darkened areas), intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, and laser skin resurfacing.

(iii) Microdermabrasion therapy: Microdermabrasion is a very popular option for eradicating hyperpigmentation, but you should choose an experienced practitioner who can abrade the skin without causing skin irritation.

(iv) Over-the-counter medications: Pigmentation treatment can be achieved with certain over-the-counter medications. For example, skin lightening creams containing soy milk, kojic acid, azelaic acid, arbutin, cucumber or hydroquinone can slow down melanin production and remove existing melanin pigments from the skin. Similarly, there are over-the-counter topical treatments containing alpha-hydroxy acids or Retin-A.

(v) Home remedies: Pigmentation treatment can also be achieved by using home-made topical applications such as aloe vera, lemon juice, rose hip oil, and cucumber juice.

C. Preventing Further Hyperpigmentation

Whether you are still treating or have recovered from hyperpigmentation, you need to take measures to prevent further pigmentation. Here are the most effective ways of preventing hyperpigmentation:

(i) Reduced exposure to UV rays: Sun exposure is one of the most common causes of hyperpigmentation and you will most likely experience further pigmentation if you show a nonchalant attitude towards sun exposure. And even though reducing exposure to UV rays will not treat the pigmentation you already have, it will help to prevent further discoloration. Therefore, make sure to reduce your exposure to the sun by wearing sunscreen routinely (and a hat and long sleeves when you are in strong and direct sunlight), avoiding tanning beds, limiting your time outside, and avoiding sunbathing.

(ii) Changing your medications: If your hyperpigmentation is caused by a certain birth control pill or other medication containing hormones, you can prevent further hyperpigmentation by switching to a new drug or ceasing to take the medications when there are no better options.

(iii) Careful use of skin treatments: Hyperpigmentation is sometimes caused by trauma to the skin as a result of skin treatment or plastic surgery. Therefore, make sure to conduct thorough research before using any skin treatment or plastic surgery, and to choose a highly experienced practitioner for your cosmetic surgery procedures.

Saturday 14 November 2015

Invisible Braces Much Liked By Youth



In this modern world of today, dental care has changed much. Youth of today want to go for modern ways through which they can get the treatment without any issues. 


Invisible braces are the latest development in the dental braces filed in which metal braces are not visible when you go through the treatment process of dental braces. Although invisible braces cost is a bit high as compared to common braces but young generation is just going with this modern technique as in this process others do not get to know that you are wearing the braces.

Smile makeover cost can be high but if you are getting a great smile on your face after spending a bit then the cost is really not to be worried about. Proper health care is essential and so is the dental care. 

Those who ignore taking care of their dental issues should learn that dental issues are not something one can take in lightly. Give importance to them and take proper and good dental care so that you can always have smile on your face.

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Tuesday 22 September 2015

Benefits Of Online Makeup Courses



Online makeup courses have been serving a lot of people these days. In ancient days, makeup was just restricted to some home remedies and cold creams to make the face glow and a little bit of eye liner and lipstick was enough to get ready for a big party or a big event.

But now makeup has a diverse variation. There is a particular type of makeup for each and every event, occasion, party and the season. Not only seasonal makeup but the hours also decide what kind of makeup a person should wear. 

A very light makeup for the day- time looks and if it is a night party it has to be a different one. There are multiple trainers and celebrity professional who provide guidelines for letting one know the best out of the lot. Online makeup courses are easy to get registered in to and they come with extra advantages as well. 

Firstly, they provide true certification that helps one in making a great future. Secondly, they allow one meet the personal squad that have big names in glamour industry and last but not the least, they provide discounts to their students and members on different makeup kits and items.

Wednesday 11 March 2015

Pizza Coupons: Now Kids Can Enjoy Pizza At Affordable Price



Has anyone ever wondered how the Italian dish Pizza made its entry into the United States and other parts of the world? If not, read on. In the 19th century, immigrants arrived in the United States from Italy. Large cities like Philadelphia, New York City and Chicago were immediately filled with Italian population.



Similar to the Italian tradition, pizza was sold in street in USA as well. For the first time in Chicago, peddlers in Chicago started to sell pizzas going up and down the streets. They carried them in a washtub made of metals, on their heads.

A few years after this, small cafes and restaurants started to sell Pizzas. This is what led to the pizza craze in USA and from there it spread to other parts of the world.

Pizza Coupons 

No wonder, the craze of pizza is just unlimited among kids and young generation. Young generations often go for pizza and this is the reason why there are so many types of pizzas available today so as to fulfill the increasing demand. The variety of pizza is so vast today that there is something of the other for almost everyone. The prices also vary from pizza to pizza and this is the reason why one must pay attention to few things before ordering one. The first and foremost factor is the crust. There are many different types of crust. The broad classification however divides them into thin crust pizza and thick crust pizza.

When ordering pizza for your kids make sure you choose the best one which is good for them. You should also look for various pizza coupons available today so as to make your purchase affordable. It is really very hard to say no to your kids then they demand for pizzas. Their demands can be very often and hence inspite of saying no to them you should look for options so as to make your purchase affordable.

Pizza coupons are easily available today if you search for them carefully. You can look for them online, in newspapers or magazines. Look for them, use them and order pizza for your kids so that you can bring smile on their faces.