Skin blemishes caused by harmful sun rays, smoking, hormonal changes during pregnancy, some medications such as antibiotics and birth control pills, and aging can cause aesthetic concerns and psychological problems. While attempts to remove skin blemishes with unconscious practices cause worse results, modern applications performed by specialist doctors both treat the blemishes and add health to the skin.
Some skin blemishes may also indicate skin cancer
Sunspots, which are small brown spots with a diameter of 0.1-1cm on sun-exposed areas such as the face, shoulders, décolleté area and back, occur as a result of increased production of melanocytes or melanin. It is more common in people with white skin.
The mask-like spots that can be seen on the forehead, cheeks, nose, chin and upper lip in women are more common in people with dark skin. It may occur due to reasons such as pregnancy, use of certain medications, menopause, or it may develop idiopathically, that is, with an unknown cause. Sun rays are an important trigger.
Treatable skin spots can also be seen on the body. Brown and blue skin spots, which can also appear in infancy and can be seen on the face or even in the whites of the eyes, may carry the risk of skin cancer.
A detailed skin examination is very important
Blemishes and marks on the skin are frequently encountered in society and seriously affect the quality of life of individuals. A comprehensive skin examination should be performed before starting spot treatment. It is necessary to make a clear diagnosis and to distinguish it from moles correctly. Applying mole treatment for spots and scars may cause more serious conditions. For this reason, such treatments should be carried out under the control of doctors who are experts in the field.
Chemical peeling
Chemical peeling is the application of various chemicals to the skin, leaving it for a certain period of time, and then washing it off with plenty of water. It is a purification process and this process ensures controlled partial or complete damage to the epidermis, the upper layer of the skin. As a result, the skin peels, which lasts for a few days, and a new epidermis and superficial dermis forms on the skin. The skin looks like this It gets rid of stains and gets a smooth appearance. Chemical peeling, which is one of the treatment methods used for freckles, acne spots and melasma, should not be done during the months when the sun is intense. Plenty of moisturizer and sunscreen should be used after the procedure. It is not recommended for people with dark skin due to the risk of scarring. For effective results, 4-6 sessions every 2 weeks are recommended.
Skin sagging and dark circles under eyes
Skin blemishes can also be treated with the mesotherapy method. Mesotherapy is used in many dermatological problems such as skin sagging, skin wrinkles, regional thinning, dark circles under the eyes and hair loss; It is performed by applying mixtures consisting of medications, various plant extracts, vitamins and trace elements under the skin. These substances break down melanin, which plays a role in the formation of blemishes, or reduce its production, allowing the blemish to lighten. In addition, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and amino acids, which are given to the skin and have regenerative properties, stimulate the skin and give it a bright and healthy appearance. Combining the mesotherapy process with methods such as laser, dermaroller, fractional microneedle radiofrequency increases the effectiveness of spot treatment. Depending on the condition of the blemishes, 4-6 sessions are applied every 1-2 weeks.
PRP can also be applied to people with dark skin
Recently, it has become a popular treatment for skin blemishes. One of the emerging methods is PRP. In the platelet rich plasma-PPR (platelet rich plasma) procedure, the blood of the person to be treated is taken into a special tube and centrifuged for a certain time and speed. As a result of this centrifugation process, platelet-rich plasma is obtained. The resulting material is injected into the skin at approximately 1 cm intervals. This method, which is applied to dark-skinned people who cannot undergo laser or peeling, can provide treatment in 6-12 months by applying 3-4 sessions at 15-day intervals.
Laser treatment should be performed under the supervision of a specialist doctor
For the treatment of skin spots, firstly, specialist doctors should evaluate the patient's skin color, whether the spot is superficial or deep, and whether the spot is light or dark. Laser application: The rays coming from the light source are collected in a tube and focused on a certain point. provided by guidance. Tissue components that have the ability to absorb light of a certain wavelength are called chromophores. The target chromophore of laser beams in spot treatment is melanin pigment. Melanin absorbs laser light of certain wavelengths and is broken down and destroyed by the resulting heat effect. One of the lasers used in spot treatment is the Q-switched Nd-YAG laser. Slight redness may occur on the skin after laser treatment at the doses used in spot treatment. Apart from this, there is no peeling or wound on the skin. Patients can continue their daily lives. Laser treatment is also a method for melasma, age spots, tattoo removal and various skin diseases. It is not preferred for those with very dark skin. After the application, the stain decreases or disappears after 3-7 days of darkening.
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