Skin pigmentation occurs when the skin produces less or more melanin (a pigment that gives skin its color) than the normal. As a result, there may be discolored patches on the skin that may be lighter or darker than the normal surrounding skin. Skin pigmentation is a common condition and affects people of all skin types.
Following are few of the causes for pigmented skin:
The most affected areas are:
The doctor will examine the pigmented skin and identify the type and cause of it. A small sample of skin could be taken for a biopsy to determine the cause of skin pigmentation. The types of pigmented skin can also be diagnosed with a special light called wood’s light.
To prevent pigmented skin or to prevent it from making more prominent:
Treatment options are
The appearance of pigmented skin can be decreased even by using few home remedies such as rubbing: