{"id":6962,"date":"2025-05-30T14:02:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T06:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/?p=6962"},"modified":"2025-05-30T14:07:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T06:07:32","slug":"different-lasers-for-pigmentation-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/zh\/different-lasers-for-pigmentation-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Different Lasers for Pigmentation \u2013 Treat According to the Type You Have"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you’ve ever glanced in the mirror and noticed dark spots, patches, or freckles that seem to have appeared overnight, you’re not alone. Pigmentation issues are common, especially in regions like Malaysia, where sun exposure is a daily reality.<\/span><\/p>

Laser therapy<\/a> is one of the most effective treatments to deal with different types of pigmentation. However, not all pigmentation is the same, and treating it effectively requires understanding its type and choosing the right laser therapy.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Laser Pigmentation Treatment Depends on the Root Cause\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Melanin is our body\u2019s natural way of protecting us from the sun. But when melanin goes into overdrive or starts settling unevenly in the skin, that\u2019s when you get those unwanted patches, dark spots, or blotchy tones.<\/p>

So, what causes this imbalance?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Sun Exposure\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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UV rays from the sun stimulate your skin\u2019s melanocytes (the melanin-producing cells) to produce more pigment. Repeated sun exposure can lead to persistent pigmentation like sunspots, freckles, and solar lentigines.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Hormonal Changes\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Melasma is a form of pigmentation closely tied to hormonal shifts. Estrogen and progesterone, two key hormones in women, can trigger excess melanin production when elevated. That\u2019s why melasma is more common during pregnancy, while on birth control pills, or around menopause.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Skin Injuries\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You know those dark marks that stick around long after a pimple\u2019s gone? That\u2019s post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It\u2019s your skin\u2019s response to inflammation or injury. Whether from acne, eczema, cuts, burns, or even overly aggressive cosmetic treatments, the trauma stimulates melanin production in the affected area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Genetics\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Sometimes, pigmentation is just in your blood. Conditions like freckles (ephelides) and Hori\u2019s nevus are more common in certain ethnic groups and families. If your parents or siblings have a certain pigmentation pattern, chances are you might develop it too.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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So, Why Does All This Matter?<\/b><\/p>

Because not all pigmentation responds to the same treatments.<\/span><\/p>

What works for melasma might worsen PIH. Lasers that fade sunspots can backfire on deeper dermal pigmentation like Hori\u2019s nevus. That\u2019s why identifying the underlying cause isn\u2019t just important\u2014it\u2019s essential.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Common Types of Pigmentation and Their Laser Treatments\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Knowing what kind you have helps your doctor pick the right laser, not just any laser.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Melasma\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Melasma manifests as symmetrical, brownish patches, often on the cheeks, forehead, and upper lip. It’s prevalent among women and is frequently triggered by hormonal changes, sun exposure, or certain medications.<\/span><\/p>

Best lasers<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>

  • Pico laser<\/b> is a standout here. Its precision and gentleness make it one of the few lasers that can treat melasma safely, especially on darker skin.<\/span><\/li>
  • Fractional CO\u2082 Laser<\/b> is sometimes used in severe or resistant cases, but it must be handled cautiously. Over-treatment can worsen melasma, so only experienced doctors should consider this.<\/span><\/li>
  • IPL <\/b>is not recommended for melasma\u2014it can make it worse by triggering inflammation or rebound pigmentation.

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    Sunspots (Solar Lentigines)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Sunspots are flat, brown spots that appear on sun-exposed areas like the face, hands, and shoulders. They result from prolonged UV exposure and are more common as we age.<\/span><\/p>

    Best lasers<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>