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Hyperpigmentation

Too Much Melanin

  • Too Much Melanin
  • Can Improve Hyperpigmentation

    • If our skin becomes damaged by injury or the sun, this can result in something called hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation occurs when our skin has areas of increased melanin, resulting in areas becoming darker than the surrounding skin. The sun is the main cause of hyperpigmentation in most people. Good sun sunscreen should be worn everyday to prevent sun damage and hyperpigmentation, as well as sun avoidance, if possible.

    Microdermabrasion Can Improve Hyperpigmentation

    Microdermabrasion can help by increasing the skin's natural cell turnover rate. This decreases the amount of pigment which is able to be delivered into the skin and can be used in an overall program for lightening skin.

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     Great Exfoliater

    I’ve been suffering from acne for a long time and I’ve recen...[more]
    Virginia Beach, VA May 16, 2010

     A great Exfoliation Treatment

    My skin is oily and I had some acne scars on my face. I deci...[more]
    Kansas City, MO Apr 19, 2010

     Microdermabrasion for Acne Works Well

    I suffered from acne for a long time and I finally felt it w...[more]
    Denver, CO Mar 05, 2010
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    Q: Will microdermabrasion remove my wrinkles?
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