What causes dark patches on the skin whitening & lightening ?

Many people work hard to achieve clear and flawless skin. The market is flooded with skin lightening creams and myriad treatments ranging from whitening to lasers to chemical peels that are helping people achieve these results. People want to lighten their skin for many reasons.

Many patients suffer from melasma or other sun-induced hyperpigmentation that leaves sunspots and discoloration. Other patients suffer from scars, dark spots, and discoloration caused by long-term acne that has been abused for years.There are many types of whitening creams available over the counter to treat those dark spots and whiten your Skin Whitening in Islamabad pakistan .

These topical creams work by reducing a pigment called melanin in the skin. When skin is exposed to UV rays or sunlight, more melanin is produced, which tends to discolor skin and cause sun spots. Patients with darker skin are more prone to increased melanin production. Skin lightening products may contain hydroquinones, licorice, vitamin


K, kojic acid, vitamin C, and other skin lightening ingredients.These over-the-counter products are a good starting point for patients with mild skin pigmentation or discoloration.
 
However, hyperpigmentation often does not disappear with topical treatment alone. In these cases, alternative whitening treatments are required to brighten the skin and even out unwanted blemishes and blemishes.

It is important to choose a provider who has the knowledge and experience to perform skin lightening procedures to avoid unwanted side effects such as worsening discoloration or scarring.

DRNew York's Michele Green is regularly recognized as one of the top doctors in town by Castle Connolly, New York Magazine and Super Doctors. dr Green has been providing men and women around the world with the finest non-invasive facial rejuvenation treatments, including chemical peels and laser skin resurfacing treatments for various forms of hyperpigmentation, for over two and a half decades.
 
 
  
What is causing dark spots on my skin?
Dark spots are caused by several causes:
 
 Sun exposure - increased UV light causes an increase in melanin and subsequent discoloration
Hormonal influences - often cause melasma and hyperpigmentation of the skin in women


 Chemicals - the chemical irritants can cause pigmentation and skin discoloration for acne scars.The inflammation in acne causes an overproduction of melanin and the resulting dark spots.


 Age – With age, the number of melanocytes increases as discoloration increases.


Laser Damage - Many lasers such as IPL, Picosure or Fraxel can cause discoloration if treated on the wrong complexion or on individual parameters.
Pollution - can cause oxidative stress on the skin, leading to dark spots and wrinkles.