{"id":209,"date":"2009-12-09T05:57:31","date_gmt":"2009-12-09T11:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.txid.org\/?page_id=209"},"modified":"2014-07-23T13:38:08","modified_gmt":"2014-07-23T18:38:08","slug":"pigmented-spots","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.txid.org\/?page_id=209","title":{"rendered":"Pigmented Spots Treatment at Top Ranked Dermatology"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00; font-size: 30px;\">Pigmented Spots<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.txid.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/Pigmented-Spots.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3932\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"Pigmented Spots\" src=\"https:\/\/www.txid.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/Pigmented-Spots-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"209\" align=\"left\" \/><\/a>Pigmented Spots, such as Melasma, can be a cause of cosmetic concern for many patients.\u00a0 These spots generally arise as a result of over-exposure to the sun.\u00a0 While pigmented spots can present in any individual, younger women with brownish skin tones tend to be at higher risk for developing pigmented spots as well as individuals from Asian, Latin, African, and Native American descent.\u00a0 Additionally, studies have shown that some pigmented spots are associated with the female hormones estrogen and progesterone.\u00a0 Therefore, women who are going through strong hormonal changes, such as during pregnancy or menopause, tend to be at a higher risk for developing pigmented spots.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\">What are the treatment options?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatments vary across the spectrum depending on the severity and type of pigmented spots.\u00a0 The following treatments are available, and the dermatologist can recommend which treatment is best suited for your particular case:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Topical Creams &#8211; Studies have shown that creams containing tretinoin, azelaic acid, and kojic acid have shown improvements in pigmented spots.\u00a0 At the Texas Institute of Dermatology, we recommend using Obagi&#8217;s NewDerm kit, La Roche-Posay&#8217;s Mela-D serum, and\/or Isis Pharma&#8217;s Unitone 4 depigmentation creams.<\/li>\n<li>Chemical Peels &#8211; Chemical peels are controlled dermal abrasion treatments that aim to engage the skin&#8217;s natural regenerative processes.\u00a0 By removing the top layer of skin, the deeper layers kick into action promoting new growth, which may help reduce pigmented spots on the face. This treatment may not be a good option for very dark skin.<\/li>\n<li>Laser Treatments &#8211; Recent advances in laser technology have shown significant improvements in treating pigmented spots.\u00a0 The FDA-approved Spectra laser uses intense pulsed light (IPL) to significantly lighten or remove pigments without harming surrounding, healthy skin cells.\u00a0 This is accomplished through multiple hand pieces that can target specific pigment.\u00a0 Recent studies have shown that, with statistical significance, the 1064 nm Q-Switched laser, at low fluence and short pulsed widths, showed significant improvement in Melasma, a form of pigmented spots.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.txid.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/iBright-Before-and-After-1.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3862\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"iBright Before and After 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.txid.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/iBright-Before-and-After-1-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"Skin Spots Treatment San Antonio Top Dermatologist\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>I-Bright &#8211; At the Texas Institute of Dermatology we offer a unique combination of technology to treat pigmented spots. \u00a0I-Bright utilizes <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a title=\"Microdermabrasion\" href=\"https:\/\/www.txid.org\/?page_id=163\">Microdermabrasion<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a title=\"Advanced Fluorescent Technology \/Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.txid.org\/?page_id=195\">Advanced Fluorescent Technology (AFT)<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>, Spectra, and a <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a title=\"Fractional Co2 Laser\" href=\"https:\/\/www.txid.org\/?page_id=194\">Fractional CO2 laser<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>treatment to address pigmented spots.\n<ul>\n<li>Microdermabrasion &#8211; mechanically removes the top layer of skin using a small titanium tip similar to fine-grained sand paper.\u00a0 This helps to smooth the skin and also improve the efficacy of the Spectra and Fractional CO2 lasers.<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Fluorescent Technology (AFT) &#8211; uses modified, therapeutic intense pulsed light (IPL) to treat redness, fine lines, flushing, and pigmented skin helping to restore even tones to the skin.<\/li>\n<li>Spectra Laser &#8211; can specifically target and neutralize unwanted pigmented spots.<\/li>\n<li>Fractional CO2 laser &#8211; light penetrates the deeper layers of the skin and target the melanocytes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.txid.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/iBright-Before-and-After-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3861\" title=\"iBright Before and After 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.txid.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/iBright-Before-and-After-2-1024x412.jpg\" alt=\"Skin Spot Removal San Antonio Dermatologist\" width=\"491\" height=\"198\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\">******<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\">Why choose the Texas Institute of Dermatology for treatment of pigmented spots?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our mission is to serve as a leading center for understanding and treating skin, hair, and nail diseases in South Texas through excellence in patient care, research, and education. We want you to feel that you have been treated with the comfort, privacy, safety, and satisfaction that you deserve. This is why all of our procedures are performed or supervised by our renowned dermatologist, Dr. Reza Ghohestani. His experience, combined with the latest technology and a caring staff, is why the Institute is consistently ranked among the top dermatology centers in San Antonio and Boerne areas based on satisfaction surveys. We currently serve communities throughout Bexar and Kendall counties, including San Antonio, Boerne, Leon Springs, Fair Oaks Rank, Canyon Lake City, etc. Many of our patients also come from San Marcos, New Braunfels, Kerrville, Austin, Wimberly, and Corpus Christi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pigmented Spots &nbsp; Pigmented Spots, such as Melasma, can be a cause of cosmetic concern for many patients.\u00a0 These spots generally arise as a result of over-exposure to the sun.\u00a0 While pigmented spots can present in any individual, younger women with brownish skin tones tend to be at higher risk for developing pigmented spots as 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