Pigmentation in Cosmetic Dermatology & Skincare Practice

Pigment spots are the third most common request addressed to the skincare specialist. Both young and elderly clients come to them, many not for the first time. Therefore, specialists who can work with these problems will undoubtedly be in demand and find well-deserved recognition.
This book provides complete and reliable information that will help you build a truly effective and safe program for treating pigmented lesions. The book consists of four parts.
The first part describes the nature and mechanisms of pigmentation formation, both constitutive, fixed genetically, and facultative, caused by internal or external influences. The stages of melanogenesis, the current understanding of melanocyte physiology and melanin functions, and differences in skin types between people of different ethnic groups are discussed in detail. Special attention is given to factors influencing pigmentation: hormones, stress, inflammation, nutrients, and ultraviolet radiation. Moreover, “new” factors, such as visible light, infrared radiation, and air pollutants, are discussed clearly and comprehensively. This part concludes with a chapter on the evolution of pigmentation. All this information will give you an in-depth understanding of the nature of pigmentation lesions and, thus, the possibilities of effectively combating them.

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