What are the causes of pigmentation in the back?.. Many men and women suffer from the appearance of pigmentation in the back. Which makes it difficult at first to treat, and there are those who neglect the treatment of this area, as it is not among the exposed parts of the body, but it leads to a loss of self-confidence, and some bad psychological effects, especially if they are married.
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What are the causes of pigmentation in the back?
And about what are the causes of pigmentation in the back?.. Dr. Alia Najm El-Din, a specialist in dermatology and cosmetology, said that there are many causes that lead to skin pigmentation, and among the reasons are as follows:
- Perhaps the patient has adrenal gland disorders.
- Also, the person may have Addison's disease, which is the result of not secreting a hormone called cortisol.
- In addition, there are some genetic factors that cause back pigmentation.
- And also in the event of hormonal changes in the body, especially during puberty or pregnancy.
- In the case of acne in the back, the result is pigmentation.
- Pigmentation also occurs in the back as a result of burns or wounds.
- There are some medications such as contraception that cause pigmentation.
- The patient may have melasma.
- And also in case of vitamin B12 deficiency.
- As well as folic acid deficiency causes back pigmentation.
- And continuous sun exposure.
- And also in case of thyroid disorders.
Laser treatment of back pigmentation
The dermatologist and cosmetologist said that the treatment of laser back pigmentation is through laser peeling, where light is focused and absorbs the excess pigment in the skin, provided that light energy is converted into heat, and then eliminates hyperpigmentation, and also stimulates the body to produce new skin, noting that a kind of laser.
Excisional laser
She explained that the ablative laser is the most powerful, as it removes the outer layer, which helps the emergence of a new layer free of pigmentation.
Non-ablative laser
She pointed out that the non-ablative laser targets a layer called the dermis, which helps promote collagen growth, explaining that collagen helps tighten the skin and make it fresher.