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How Screen Time Is Secretly Ageing Your Skin

Alison Bladh

This light can lead to oxidative stress, collagen breakdown, and hyperpigmentation, making your skin appear older. Hyperpigmentation HEV light can stimulate melanin production, causing uneven pigmentation, especially in darker skin tones. Blue light contributes to hyperpigmentation in darker skin tones. Kim, Y.J.,

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Can Oestrogen Cream Applied to the Skin Cause New Moles or Pigmentation?

Alison Bladh

Understanding the Link Between Oestrogen Cream and Skin Changes Oestrogen plays a big role in skin health its involved in collagen production, elasticity, hydration, and pigmentation. Oestrogen can stimulate these cells, and in some cases, this leads to hyperpigmentation. Available at: [link] (Accessed: 25 March 2025). Rzepecki, A.K.,

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Using CO2 Laser + Other Modalities to Treat Skin Pigmentation

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Research shows that combining treatments improves efficacy, reduces recurrence rates, and minimizes side effects, particularly in addressing conditions like melasma, sunspots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (Anderson & Anderson, 2020).

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Here’s How Vaping Affects your Skin

First Derm

These chemicals can damage the collagen and elastin fibers that give skin a youthful appearance. So, if you want to keep your skin looking young and healthy, you might think twice about picking up that vape pen. Skin hyperpigmentation All that puffing and exhaling puts you at risk for brown spots and discoloration. Waldman, R.

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How to Prevent Lip Thinning and Keep Your Lips Full and Youthful as You Age

Alison Bladh

Research indicates that women can lose up to 60% of their natural lip volume due to declining estrogen levels, directly impacting collagen production, hydration, and elasticity. Several physiological changes contribute to lip thinning and dehydration over time: Collagen and elastin loss Reducing lip plumpness and increasing fine lines.

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Machines for the 4 Major MedSpa Targets

Aesthetics Exposed

Common chromophores for esthetic laser treatments are melanin for hyperpigmentation and hair reduction, oxyhemoglobin for vascular lesions, ink for tattoo removal and water for resurfacing. The energy creates heat to stimulate more collagen resulting in firmer, smoother skin. This article appeared in the September 2019 issue.

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Types of Chemical Peels: Which Peel Is Right for Me?

West Lake Dermatology

Originally published on March 22, 2019. Chemical peels are highly customizable and can address a wide range of skin concerns, from acne and hyperpigmentation to wrinkles and uneven texture. Reduces mild acne and light hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation and sun damage. Brightens skin for a refreshed look.