Can I Lighten My Pigmentation Without Going to a Dermatologist? - Skincare Routine Summary

Pigmentation is not simply a matter of “the pigment remains”. Marks left by the skin as it protects itself after damage no see.

 

So the direction of management is not “get rid of it quickly” Creating an environment in which the skin can recover It's close to .

 

Understanding Why Pigmentation Occurs

✔ Definition of pigmentation

Pigmentation is a phenomenon in which melanin pigment is deposited through an inflammatory reaction after skin damage.

 

Medically speaking PIH (Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation) It is called.

 

The process is relatively simple.

Skin damage → inflammatory reaction → melanin pigmentation

 

✔ Why does melanin occur?

Melanin is Defense mechanisms to protect the skin no see.

• If your skin is chapped or

• Get burned by a burner or something

• When you have inflammatory acne

The body secretes inflammatory substances, and a process occurs in which white blood cells gather and fight.

 

At this time, melanin gathers to protect the exposed skin and leaves a color.

 

In other words, pigmentation is closer to a “mark of defense” from the body’s perspective.

 

How pigmentation fades

✔ Relationship between scabs and pigments

When you get a wound, a scab forms.

 

A scab is a structure in which platelets aggregate to protect the wound area.

 

If the inflammation was deep after the scab fell off, pigmentation may remain in that area.

 

However, as the skin regenerates, the body decides that it no longer needs this pigment and gradually expels it.

 

However, if the damage is deep enough to reach the lower dermis, complete recovery may be difficult and some may remain.

 

✔ Understanding with an ink metaphor

Pigmentation is similar to ink in a tank.

 

Continue pouring clean water to drain the ink.

 

This process is Skin turnover (regeneration cycle) no see.

 

So the key is two things.

• Stopping inflammation

• Moisturizing to allow regeneration to occur

 

Basic conditions for home care

1) Reduce inflammation first

If inflammation persists, even the best ingredients can cause irritation.

 

Lifestyle habits are the foundation.

• sleep

• Eating habits

• Stress management

Daily care accounts for most of the improvement in skin.

 

If the inflammation persists, treatment to reduce the inflammation in a hospital may be necessary.

 

2) Moisturizing is a must

Moisturizing is the environment for skin regeneration.

 

It's similar to how if you don't oil a machine, it won't run smoothly.

• Drink plenty of water

• Apply a suitable moisturizer regularly

As regeneration occurs, the pigment gradually fades.

 

Ingredients that lower melanin activity

It is used on the premise that there is no inflammation.

✔ Vitamin C

• Helps improve skin circulation when taken in doses of 1,000 mg or more

• Helps reduce melanin activity when applied

In an inflamed state, it can be irritating.

 

✔ Niacinamide (vitamin B3)

• Reduced melanin activity

• Promotes whitening with consistent use

It is an ingredient that acts so gently that it can be compared to rice water.

 

✔ Retinol (vitamin A)

• promote regeneration

• Role in reducing the long-term attachment of melanin

It should also be used when there is no inflammation.

 

Summary of usage routines

Assuming there is no inflammation, use as follows:

 

morning

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin B3

dinner

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin B3

• retinol

Although there are concerns about reduced vitamin C activity, it is better than not using it at all.

 

The amount is enough to cover the entire face if the pigment is all over the face. If it is local, it is sufficient to apply it lightly to the affected area.

 

Expected range

• Damage to the upper dermis → 90% or more improvement potential

• Shallow inflammation such as acne → It takes time, but most cases are relieved

• Deep wounds → 20-50% may remain

This difference varies depending on the depth of damage.

 

Options other than home care

✔ Laser toning

• Weak penetration into the dermis

• Helps relieve pain when repeated 5 to 10 times

✔ Hydroquinone 2% cream

• Reduced melanin activity

• Use thinly only in the evening

• May fade after 2 to 5 months

✔ Tranexamic acid series drugs

• Helps block melanin production

• Long-term use is not recommended

• Please check the manual

Whether or not it is parallel depends on the situation.

 

 

Management may vary depending on whether the inflammation is recurrent or the pigmentation is already stable.

 

 

 

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