April 8, 2018

AGE PIGMENTATION

Age pigmentation

Age pigmentation, often referred to as liver spots, solar lentigins, melanosis, dark circles, vary in size and shape and can often be seen on the hands, shoulders, face, and arms appeared due to over to the sun. They are brown to black, flat, and can be tan. They are commonly seen in elderly people but can be seen in adults also who used to work in the sun exposed areas. They are generally safe but sometimes can be cancerous.

TREATMENT

PROCEDURES

RF ablation
Q-Switch Laser
Chemical Peeling
Photo rejuvenation
Cryotherapy
Dermabrasion

Medications

Anti-oxidants like QR-11, Retinoids cream, salicylic acid, lactic acid & Glycolic acid gels use can be of great help. A high quality sunscreen must be worn when exposed to the sun.

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Ichthyosis (ick-thee-OH-sis) is a skin disease that causes extremely dry, thick, and scaly skin resembles fish scales.

These are a heterogeneous group of disorders with both inherited and acquired forms. these are the types

Ichthyosis Vulgaris- Most common type of icthyosis Lamellar Ichthyosis- Lamellar ichthyosis is characterized by dark, plate (armor)-like scale. Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis- characterized by generalized redness and fine white scale Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma- newborn infant with ichthyosis who presented at birth with collodion baby appearance. X-linked Ichthyosis- due to a defect in the enzyme steroid sulfatase, affects males with generalized scaling that usually begins soon after birth.

Ichthyosis Treatment

Several hours each day may need to be devoted the skin if ichthyosis is present in an individual. Daily, a person will need to take a shower or a bath. The skin should be exfoliated on a daily basis, and moisturised well. Moisturising ointments or creams may need to be prescribed by a dermatologist for the individual. Oral retinoids can be prescribed to reduce scaling. If a secondary infection occurs on the skin, oral antibiotics will need to be prescribed. Tips that will help keep the skin looking and feeling its best include applying a good quality lotion within 3 minutes of bathing. Apply to wet skin to keep moisture trapped into the skin. Products that contain lactic acid, alpha hydroxy acids and urea will help to keep skin not only moisturised but also exfoliated. Rubbing a wet pumice stone over crusty scales on the skin can help to remove them. Should there be scales on the scalp, brushing wet hair gently will aid in removing the scales.

AGE PIGMENTATION