SynopsisTriggering factors seem to be multiple in the pathogenesis of facial hyperpigmentation (FH), as dark skin types, pregnancy, sun exposure… The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors for FH in Maghrebian population. Patients with FH were included in a case-controlled study. Following data were recorded: age, sex, parity, phototype, FH and hormonal-related history, endocrinological features, sunlight exposure, specific cultural behaviours, use of topic corticosteroids and sunscreens. One hundred women (mean age 29.5 ± 13.7 years) were included with 200 age-matched controls. Duration of FH was 32.9 ± 42.2 months. There was a statistically significant relation between FH and hirsutism (P = 0.009), troubles of menstruations (P = 0.008), but not with acn... read more..
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Maghrebian Population-Hyperpigmentation-Risk Factors-Sun Exposure-Fh
Sunday, 29 July 2012
Hyperpigmentation-Pimples
Do you get dark spots on your skin after pimples heal? Most people do. It's called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and it can be nerve-racking when you notice it (especially for the first time.) Is it a scar? Can anything be done about it? ...Read Full Post read more..
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Dermatology Physicians-Advanced Skin Care-Dermatology Office-Hyperpigmentation-Santa Rosa Area
Hyperpigmentation is a skin problem that affects a large number of people and is one of the most common skin problems that people want to address. Hyperpigmentation occurs when there are pigment changes in the skin as can be seen when people get freckles on the face and spots on other parts of the body [...] read more..
Dr. Ashley Smith Dermatologist in the Santa Rosa Area
Dermatologist Dr. Ashley Smith has joined me at Advanced Skin Care and Dermatology Physicians, Inc. She has practiced dermatology in Healdsburg and the Santa Rosa area of Sonoma County for over 3 years and has just moved her practice to our Sebastopol dermatology office. I’m thrilled to have Dr. Smith practicing with us. She’s an [...]Dr. Ashley Smith Dermatologist in the Santa Rosa Area is a post from: Dr. Bailey's Skin Care Blog read more..
Saturday, 31 March 2012
Brown Spots On Face-Dark Spots On Face-Hyperpigmentation-Skin Condition-Brown Streaks
Do you have odd brown spots on face – or dark spots on face – or skin, but they don’t look like moles, per-se, and really look like brown streaks of chocolate? Chances are good that you are suffering from a skin condition called hyperpigmentation. So what is hyperpigmentation and how can you treat it … you might be wondering? Hyperpigmentation is most often caused by overexposure to the sun – even small amounts that touch your skin can cause these face spots to form over time – most often surfacing in the early 40s for men and women. Other read more..