{"id":648617,"date":"2021-11-18T16:28:14","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T20:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/?p=648617&"},"modified":"2021-11-18T16:58:08","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T20:58:08","slug":"if-you-have-skin-pigmentation-heres-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/648617\/if-you-have-skin-pigmentation-heres-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"If You Have Skin Pigmentation, Here’s What To Do"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Springhouse Derm<\/em><\/a> <\/strong>is an integrated skin health and wellness center led by double Board-Certified Dermatologist Margo Weishar, MD.<\/a><\/strong> We offer patients a comprehensive approach to skin including the most current technology in laser medicine, advanced use of injectables by expert physicians, and a team of experienced practitioners to provide your care. As dermatologists, we are uniquely able to care for all medical skin concerns as well as cosmetic needs, integrating the latest techniques and technology in skin wellness. Haute Beauty sat down with Dr. Margo Weishar to discuss what to do if you have skin pigmentation.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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While the summertime is great for outdoor activities, many people come to us in the fall with one major concern: uneven pigmentation<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0Sun exposure is the #1 source of uneven pigmentation and brown spots, but Springhouse Derm is here to walk you through options for eliminating unwanted pigment, and for preventing it in the first place!<\/p>\n

Pigmentation can appear on the skin in the form of sunspots, patches of discoloration, or marks left behind from damage to the skin. Some skin types are more prone to developing unwanted pigmentation, so they must pay extra attention to protecting their skin and treating areas when they occur.<\/p>\n

How can skin pigmentation be treated?<\/h3>\n

The best treatment for unwanted pigment is prevention, by incorporating the right type of sunscreen into your regimen. The \u201cright type\u201d includes a zinc-based sunscreen with iron oxide. These sunscreens do not contain chemicals and will block both indoor and outdoor light. We also want to protect from the blue light that emanates off things like our computer screens, which can stimulate new pigment to form.<\/p>\n

There are various lightening agents and treatments available based on the patient's skin type and cause of uneven pigmentation. These include:<\/p>\n