The Atlas ART Aesthetic Dermatology services aims to treat and improve common skin concerns. For even better results, some conditions may require combination treatments with ART Aesthetic Surgery procedures. ART Dermatology consists of non invasive procedures with zero to short recovery time).

Below are some useful information on common conditions (not exhaustive and not PIGMENTATION / UNEVEN SKIN TONE잡티, 반점, 주근깨등색소제거
Freckles, Lentiges, melasma and Pigments
Pigmentary changes on our skin is something nobody wishes to have. But unfortunately in our Asian population, hyperpigmentation (increase in pigment in our skin) is a common and sometimes distressing problem.

Much of the root of the problem comes from our tendency to sun exposure (UV radiation), and when coupled with factors like genetic predisposition, drugs and pregnancy, we can develop a variety of skin pigmentary changes.

In order to have optimal treatment, it is important to ascertain if the pigmentary lesions are epidermal or dermal. Many patients have a combination of both types of pigmentation. Examination under a Wood’s lamp can help in our clinical assessment.

EPIDERMAL PIGMENTATION
Freckles and Lentiges
These are by definition, epidermal lesions on skin. (The epidermis is the outermost layer of our skin, as opposed to the layer beneath the epidermis which is called the dermis)

What are freckles and lentiges?
Freckles (or Ephelides) are very common and can be easily treated. They are small brown macules (flat lesions) on the face or other sun-exposed areas.

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