Pigmentation Treatment

This can be subdivided into treatment for hyper pigmentation (darkening) and hypo/depigmentation (light colored spots). The patient would be examined under a special UV lamp, undergo blood investigations and skin biopsy if required. Treatment would depend on the cause and would include oral and topical medications. Chemical peels, Laser toning, Phototherapy and Mesotherapy may also be considered in selected cases.

In patients with vitiligo (leucoderm) who have not responded to medical treatment and phototherapy , they have the option of undergoing Miniature Punch Grafting. This is a surgical procedure done under local anesthesia. Small 1.5 to 2mm grafts are placed in the patch . Post surgery the grafts help in giving color to the entire patch.