Pigmentation discolourations are abnormalities in the skin that can manifest as a dark or light discolouration of your normal skin tone. A dark discolouration of the skin is called hyperpigmentation. In hyperpigmentation, pigment has accumulated in the skin. Pigment spots come in all shapes and sizes and many people suffer from them.
Pigment spots come in different forms. Common types of pigmentation spots are:
This form is also known as a suntan’s neckerchief. On the side of the neck, you will see reddish-brown discolouration. Poikiloderma is a combination of dilated vessels and pigmentation.
Freckles are benign light brown to dark brown spots and are more common in people with light skin types. It is an accumulation of pigment in the upper layer of the skin.
Age spots are caused by overexposure to the sun. That is why they are usually on your face, your décolleté and your hands.
Wounds or infections, such as acne, can leave red to brown discolourations. This is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). It usually occurs in people with toned to dark skin who have (had) acne.
Café-au-lait spots are uniform pigment spots, which have the colour of coffee with milk. They are harmless pigmentation spots and are present from birth.
Melasma is also called pregnancy mask and has a hormonal cause. The spots often develop gradually due to a combination of sunlight and hormonal changes, such as taking the pill and going through a pregnancy.
The treatment for pigmentation spots is reimbursed from the supplementary insurance. Depending on your health insurance conditions, you may be reimbursed for this. Check the policy conditions to see if the treatment is (partly) reimbursed.
At Huidzorg West we offer various skin therapies for pigmentation spots. Depending on your complaint, we will choose a suitable treatment. During the initial consultation, we will discuss your symptoms and assess your skin. Then we come up with a tailor-made treatment plan.
See our pricelist for the cost of treating pigmented spots.