There are more types of pigmentation spots, such as freckles, chloasma, coffee spots, age spots, Mongolian spots and so on. The best treatment plan for different pigmentation spots is different, and the methods to get rid of pigmentation spots mainly include medication, laser surgery and so on.
1. Freckles: Freckles usually occur on the face, especially on the nose and cheeks, and are considered to be related to heredity and sun exposure. Topical depigmenting agents, such as hydroquinone cream and retinoic acid, can be used to promote pigment metabolism and remove pigment; photorejuvenation, picoseconds and other photoelectric treatments are commonly used in clinical practice, with precise efficacy.
2. Chloasma: Chloasma is an acquired skin pigmentation disease, the cause and mechanism of which are not completely clear. Local hydroquinone cream and arbutin can be given to inhibit melanin synthesis. Oral medicines such as tranexamic acid can also be taken as prescribed by doctors, and photorejuvenation, chemical peeling and laser can also be used to lighten and get rid of pigmentation.
3. Coffee spot: Coffee spot is a pigmentation spot with clear boundary and unknown etiology. It can be treated with Q laser and intense pulse light, but there is a possibility of recurrence.
4. Age spots: age spots are also called seborrheic keratosis, which generally do not affect the health, and can be treated by laser, electrocautery, freezing and so on.
5. Mongolian spots: Mongolian spots are congenital dermal melanocytosis, there is no targeted drug treatment at present, and short-pulse lasers, such as emerald gemstone laser and switched ruby laser, can be used for treatment.
To sum up, the causes of skin plaques are more, may also be related to other skin diseases, it is recommended to regular hospital dermatology consultation, combined with the views of specialized doctors standardized treatment.