In Singapore, skin pigmentation is any condition that causes darkening of a general or specific areas of skin. This can range from birthmarks that are found from a young age, to age spots that develop when older.
Skin pigmentation in Singapore can be caused by:
– genetics
– hormones
– sun exposure
– medical conditions
– chronic medication intake
– age
There is a specific type of pigment found in our skin called Melanin. Parts of our body such as our hair, eyes, skin color are all determined by the Melanin content inside them. When melanin production in our skin becomes altered, it might cause pigmentation-related conditions. In general, people who have fairer skin tend to have a lower melanin content in their skin, while people who have darker skin tend to produce more melanin. This is why pigmentation-related conditions in Singapore tend to be more common, harder to treat, and also more recurrent in darker skin individuals.
With pigmentation treatment, it is usually important to rule out dangerous skin conditions before starting pigmentation treatments in Singapore, specifically melanoma which is a cancerous condition.
