If you are tired of struggling with hyperpigmentation, its time to see your dermatologist for uneven skin tone. Hyperpigmentation is quite common and is the leading causes of uneven skin tone. However, there are other factors to consider as well.
What Causes Uneven Skin Tone?
While hyperpigmentation is usually the cause behind textured or uneven skin tone, there are other factors that contribute. Pollution, hormone imbalances, and sun exposure can cause uneven skin tone. When the skin is exposed to harmful UV rays, it overproduces melatonin. This leaves the skin uneven and blotchy with dark spots.
Even Skin Tone
How do I get even skin tone? Well, first its important to remember that its very common to have uneven skin tone. Its natural. Furthermore, the perfect skin tone doesn’t exist. Everyone has patches of lighter or darker skin somewhere on their face and body. So, while these treatments and tips will help even out the skin tone, it is not realistic to expect perfect results.
Balancing Skin Tone
There are a few things you can do to help prevent and improve uneven skin tone. These include:
- Wear mineral sunscreen every day.
- Exfoliate regularly, but not more than 1-2 times weekly
- Have routine skin checks and exams
- Add retinol or retinoid into your nighttime routine
- Add topical antioxidant Vitamin C serum to morning routine
- Don’t pick at skin. Leave acne, cuts etc. alone.
Treatments from a Dermatologist for Uneven Skin Tone
At Integrated Dermatology of Reston, we offer many treatments for uneven skin tone. We recommend the following treatments.
Clear and Brilliant. This non-ablative fractional resurfacing laser offers many benefits including even skin tone. It also brightens complexion, shrinks pores, improves radiance, and combats the signs of aging. All with no downtime or surgery.
IPL Lasers. IPL uses specific wavelengths of light to destroy unwanted pigments and leave you with an even skin tone. IPL or Picoway work well for dark spot removal as well.
Core CO2 Laser Resurfacing. This treatment is a non-invasive anti-aging procedure. It rejuvenates the superficial and deep layers of skin simultaneously. This leaves you with softer, smoother, clearer, more even, and radiant skin.
Ready to See a Dermatologist for Uneven Skin Tone?
If you are ready to talk to a dermatologist about your uneven skin tone, please contact Integrated Dermatology of Reston today.
