The Atlas ART Aesthe

Below are some useful information on common conditions (not exhaustive and not meant to be a replacement for a visit to your aesthetic doctor). Click on each to find out more.

PIGMENTATION / UNEVEN SKIN TONE

Freckles, Lentiges, melasma and Pigments

Pigmentary changes on our skin is something nobody wishes to have. But unfortunately in our Asian population, hyperpigmentation (increase in pigment in our skin) is a common and sometimes distressing problem.

Much of the root of the problem comes from our tendency to sun exposure (UV radiation), and when coupled with factors like genetic predisposition, drugs and pregnancy, we can develop a variety of skin pigmentary changes.

In order to have optimal treatment, it is important to ascertain if the pigmentary lesions are epidermal or dermal. Many patients have a combination of both types of pigmentation. Examination under a Wood's lamp can help in our clinical assessment.

EPIDERMAL PIGMENTATION

Freckles and Lentiges

These are by definition, epidermal lesions on skin. (The epidermis is the outermost layer of our skin, as opposed to the layer beneath the epidermis which is called the dermis)

What are freckles and lentiges?

Freckles (or Ephelides) are very common and can be easily treated. They are small brown macules (flat lesions) on the face or other sun-exposed areas.

Read more :  pigmentation treatments sg