Posts Tagged ‘hyperpigmentation’
Changes in Skin Tone: Hyperpigmentation and Hypopigmentation
Changes in skin tone are common. Some patients will experience dark spots such as melasma or post-inflammatory spots after a breakout. Others may experience loss of pigment in the skin from conditions such as vitiligo or albinism. Both hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation will result in a change in skin color. Anyone is susceptible to either condition…
Read MoreHow Certain Skin Conditions Can Affect Darker Skin Tones
At Buckhead Dermatology, we understand that no two patients are alike. Every patient that steps into the office will have their own unique set of health and lifestyle circumstances that can impact the care and treatment of their skin. Patients with darker skin tones will experience certain conditions, such as acne or melasma, differently than…
Read MoreMelasma and Hyperpigmentation: What’s the Difference?
Is melasma the same as hyperpigmentation? Both of these terms are frequently used to describe skin conditions that result in dark patches of the skin, especially on the face. But, are these two conditions the same thing? Are there different treatment options depending on the cause of the dark patches? Dr. Straughn of Buckhead Dermatology…
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