The Asian Age

Screen the sun away

This new medical developmen­t is the perfect answer to fight the lingering effects of the harmful rays of the sun...

- REKHA SHETH The writer is a cosmetic dermatolog­ist. (Disclaimer: Always check with an expert before going ahead with such treatment.)

Pigmentati­on is a complex condition resulting in darkening and uneven skin tone. Research indicates that Indian skin is much more susceptibl­e to pigmentati­on compared to other skin tones. But we aren’t the only ones as celebritie­s like Kim Kardashian, Jenna Dewan Tatum and Olivia Munn have suffered from it too. The causes could be external like sun allergies or reactions, reactions to cosmetics especially inferior quality ones or internal issues like thyroid, hormonal imbalances like polycys- tic ovaries, etc.

From a dermatolog­ist’s per- spective, a combinatio­n of treat- ment options like topical de-pig- menting agents, peels and lasers are required to treat a pigment related condition holistical­ly. Pigment lasers are of many types, but the safest type for Indian skin is the Q switch NDYAG laser. One such laser is the Tribeam Premium. The Q switch ND-YAG laser is safe to use on dark and pigmented Indian skin and has features such as the photoacous­tic toning pulse (PTP mode) which divides the energy delivered into the

skin treatmentf­or the for patient. treatment,safe and comfortabl­emaking the The selectivel­yTribeam Premiumatt­acks the treatmentp­igment melanin in our skin. Hence only the target melanin is treated, preventing damage to the surroundin­g normal skin. It is fast and has various safety features which allow the laser surgeon to treat all types and sizes of lesions and also makes it virtually painless for the patient. The excess pigment is then broken down into smaller fragments and digested by the skin cells (macrophage­s) ultimately being removed out of the body by the lymphatic system. The duration of treatment is quick and can be performed every 10 days to two months depending upon the nature of the pigment related condition. It is also an excellent treatment for skin rejuvenati­on in men and women as in combinatio­n with a carbon peel, it can zap away acne and improve texture and skin tone leaving your skin looking fresh and bright. Whatever the cause, pigmentati­on will always get aggravated by sun and heat. Hence the use of sunscreen is the most important part of your skin care regime. As one of the top dermatolog­ical concerns today, it is important for the Indian patients and dermatolog­ists to have access to safe and effective pigment lasers.

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A file picture of Gigi Hadid used for representa­tional purposes only
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REKHA SHETH
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