Abrasion pigmented scars can occur from accidents and falls, leaving you with an unsightly mark. Commercials flood the airways with lotions and creams that make claims to help scars disappear. Attempting to remove scars can be a complicated...
Pigmented skin is commonly caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight or a skin condition called vitiligo, which according to Mayo Clinic.com, sometimes results in a loss of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes. While there is no medical treatment for...
Dark spots or patches on the skin are not uncommon, but there are numerous potential causes for this irregularity. Some of these causes tend to disproportionately affect the skin on the lower calves, while others may appear anywhere on the body....
Pigmentation loss is the chief symptom of vitiligo, a condition that causes a complete loss of color over parts of the skin. Vitiligo often starts on the hands, feet, arms or face, and although it is not life threatening, many people seek...
A loss of hair and a change in hair pigmentation happen as a normal part of aging, and though genetics plays a large role in determining the state of your mane of hair, much of why these changes occur remains unknown. Typically, half the...
Your skin has brown pigment in it, no matter how fair-skinned you are, unless you carry the rare genetic trait for albinism, according to MedlinePlus. The pigment is melanin, made by cells called melanocytes, which provide built-in sun-shade...
Irregular pigmentation of the skin is a common issue that can be caused in a variety of ways, including excessive sun exposure and, even, the use of some medications. Pigmentation occurs when melanocytes overproduce melanin, the substance that...
Certain rashlike pigmentations on the foot are merely aesthetic concerns and pose no particular health risks. Other types of pigmentations or rashes are serious and need immediate medical attention. Do not attempt self-diagnosis for any type of...
Skin pigmentation refers to abnormal darkening or lightening of the skin. The skin gets it color from a pigment called melanin, which is produced by melanocytes. Damage to the melanocytes can cause the skin to appear lighter or darker than normal,...
Areas of excess pigmentation on the skin, often referred to as hyperpigmentation, are a common problem and can occur for a number of reasons. According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, hyperpigmentation is usually a harmless...
Fingernails and toenails are living skin cells. Nails protect and support tips of the fingers and toes, and they help humans scratch an itch, tie a knot and pick up small objects. Nail growth is affected by illness or poor health.
Skin is the body's largest organ and functions as a shield which protects your internal organs from the outside environment. The skin remarkably complex--it is strong but flexible, waterproof, and self-repairing. Skin color is determined by two...
Pigmentation problems on the neck can be unsightly and difficult to conceal. They can occur due to numerous reasons and conditions---some that must be treated by a doctor or dermatologist. Therefore, it is important to understand what causes...
Dark skin pigmentation can occur anywhere on the body, including the ankles, elbows and inner thighs. This pigmentation can be due to a variety of medical disorders, external complications and skin conditions. Because some of these conditions can...
Depending on the type of skin pigmentation problem, and the natural color of your skin, creams may be prescribed to lighten dark areas or to darken light patches. Creams may begin to show results in as little as two weeks, but most creams require...
Coconut oil, derived from the coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, contains vitamin E, an antioxidant beneficial to the skin. Its healing reputation comes in part from the antimicrobial properties of its medium-chain fatty acids. It improves many skin...
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can serve as the remains of trauma to skin, skin infections, allergic reactions, medications reactions, burns and other injuries to the skin, according to DermNet NZ, a website from the New Zealand...
Your skin's pigment is vital to keeping your body healthy. Pigment can vary among individuals, with white and pale-skinned individuals often containing low levels of pigment in their skin and darker ethnicities, such as Asians and Africans,...
Pigmentation is basically the color of your skin. Often, pigment can be darker and even patchy in some places and lighter in others. Dark spots are primarily caused by exposure to the sun, although genetics and aging also play a role, according to...
Pigmentation is a term that describes an object's coloring. When used in regard to people, it typically refers to the color of an individual's skin. Your particular skin pigmentation results from the combined effects of your genetic heritage and...
Hyperpigmentation is the darkening of the skin, usually in the form of splotchy patches on areas of the face or hands. Caused by the overproduction of melanin, dark pigmentation is not dangerous, but it can be unsightly. Whether you’re...
Pigmentation is the process of the skin through which pigment is made to give the skin its color. This is a natural process that helps protect the skin from damage by the sun's rays, but many times abnormalities can occur which change the...
Areas of increased pigmentation themselves aren't usually dangerous, according to MedlinePlus, and therefore don't always require treatment. They happen because your body produces too much of the natural pigment melanin. Excess pigmentation is...
Skin pigmentation disorders can take several forms. Those with a history of excess sun exposure can develop brown, black or gray oval-shaped skin lesions called age spots. Chronic acne sufferers frequently have dark spots on the face once the acne...
Skin can develop pigmentation problems due to sun exposure or hormones. Several topical creams are effective at fading dark spots. These creams can worsen the effects of sunburn or wind damage, so only apply the medication to unbroken skin. The...
Everyone has some unevenness in their skin color and tone, but in some people, genetics or certain diseases can cause patches of skin that are lacking in color, or pigmentation. Although some of these cases can't be treated, many can be improved...
Darker pigmentation on the face happens when the skin produces extra melanin. This shows up on your skin in the form of dark patches. While too much sun exposure is the most common cause of pigmentation, pregnancy and Addison's disease can also...
Gallstones are small hard accumulations of substances within the gallbladder or in the bile duct system. The two most common classifications of gallstones are cholesterol gallstones and pigment gallstones, reports National Digestive Diseases...
Loss of pigmentation on your face can be the result of vitiligo or other skin diseases, some of which pose a serious health risk. It could also be due to sun exposure or a natural aging process of the skin. This problem affects millions of people...
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