Freckles & Pigmentation Treatment

Signs & Symptoms

There are always some signs and symptoms associated with any skin condition. Mostly, freckles are harmless but they may be a warning sign of sensitive skin that is highly vulnerable to sunburn and potential skin cancer. Some common symptoms of freckles and blemishes include:

• Changes in the color of skin.
• Changes in the texture of the skin.
• Blotches on the skin.
• Dryness and roughness.

Pigmentation Causes

• Excessive exposure to the sun: You can prevent or fade freckles by reducing sun exposure.
• Increased melanin: Melanin is the pigment in the skin that is produced by special cells. An increase in melanin can cause freckles or age spots and darkening of the skin.
• Genetics: Freckles are influenced by genetics also.
• Hormonal changes: Changes in hormones is also one of the causes of freckles and age spots.
• Fair skin: Fair skin is more prone to freckles. There is less melanin in fair skin, therefore on exposure to the sun, the production of melanin is stimulated to absorb UV light.
• Skin conditions: Certain skin conditions like acne can also cause blemishes.

Treatment Options

Treatment options for freckles and blemishes vary broadly, from simple topical treatments to more advanced and effective IPL therapy. Some common as well as effective freckle and blemishes treatments in Dubai are:

Topical medications Some over-the-counter skin lightening creams can help lighten the skin color and improve the appearance of freckles and blemishes. Hydroquinone, kojic acid and tretinoin (vitamin A acid, Retin A) are the common ingredients that are used in topical medications.

Oral medications There are various kinds of oral medications that are very effective for certain kinds of freckles. Usually, oral medications are prescribed to deal with freckles caused by hormonal changes.

Laser therapy Laser treatment is a safe and minimally invasive option for improving freckles. Multiple types of lasers can be used for this purpose. This treatment uses a laser to break down melanin in the skin thereby lightening skin tone and improving the appearance of freckles and blemishes. The treatment requires multiple sessions to achieve optimal results. Alexandrite and ND: YAG lasers are mostly used for treating aging spots.

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy IPL therapy is not laser treatment but it works the same as laser treatment. It effectively and safely zaps away the pigment in the skin and promotes healthy cell turnover revealing a clear and revitalized complexion.

Chemical peels Chemical peels are also an effective freckles and blemishes treatment in Dubai. They remove age spots, freckles, blemishes, and discoloration. Also, they help improve the appearance of freckles and make skin clear and smooth gradually. The treatment involves applying chemicals to the skin to remove the topmost damaged layers of the skin revealing healthy and clear skin.

Microdermabrasion Microdermabrasion is also an effective treatment for certain kinds of freckles. It sloughs off the damaged top layers of the skin revealing healthy, bright, and even skin. Stream of tiny particles is used for this purpose. It is usually performed over the course of several sessions.

Post Treatment Care You will be able to resume your normal routine immediately after the treatment. However, the treated area will look darker for about 3 to 5 days. Crusting may also occur but it will be temporary. Slight redness and swelling are normal. Following aftercare instructions will help you get rid of these effects quickly. Some common aftercare tips are:

Avoid excessive sun exposure for few weeks after surgery.
Wear strong sunblock with both UVA and UVB protection before going into the sun.
Avoid using AHA, salicylic, or glycolic acid creams.
Apply the prescribed topical creams regularly.
Don’t take hot showers.

Treatment Benefits There are many benefits of freckles and blemishes treatment in Dubai. Have a look at some of them:

It is a safe, gentle, and minimally invasive treatment.
Precise treatment that does not cause any damage to healthy skin cells.
Does not cause any severe discomfort or side effects.
Besides making superficial improvements, it also boosts the production of collagen in the skin.
Requires no downtime; you will be able to resume your normal routine immediately after treatment.

Treatment Results The results of freckles and blemishes treatment in Dubai will begin to appear just after the treatment but final results will take some time to become visible. The results of the treatment are long-lasting but you may get freckles again as the aging process continues.