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Symptoms of disease - violation of pigmentation

Pigmentation, and the colour of our skin is connected with a special substance - by melanin. Melanin is a dark coloring pigment, which under the influence of sunlight (or rather, ultraviolet radiation) is formed from the amino acid, which is included in the composition of the majority of protein - tyrosine. Melanin is formed in the skin cells called melanocytes. The presence of pigmentation is associated with an increased production of melanin, and the lack of it is a local or a General lack of pigmentation.

Which diseases there is violation of pigmentation

Pigmentation of the skin:

1. Albinism
Albinism is a hereditary disease, the causes of the appearance of which is the lack of melanin (pigment), as a result of which there is no pigmentation of the skin, eyes and hair. The albino there is an abnormal gene, which «prohibits» the body produce melanin. Treatment of albinism there are no such people, staying in the sun, you need to use sunscreen cream all the time, because they can be severe burns and even skin cancer. This disorder may be among the representatives of all races.

2. Melasma
This disease (also known as chloasma) is characterized by the appearance of dark spots on the cheeks, forehead, nose and chin. Although the disease most commonly occurs in women, but it may also be that of men. Melasma can pass immediately after the birth of a child, but if it does not, you need to apply special treatment cream. Remember to talk with your dermatologist in order to establish an accurate diagnosis of the disease, before the start of treatment. People with melasma, you need to use sunscreen creams to prevent the development of sunburn and skin cancer.

3. Loss of pigmentation, as the result of skin damage
After the infection process on the skin, burns, injuries of the skin may occur loss of pigmentation. The good news is that this phenomenon is not constant. And you can use makeup to hide the damage.

4. Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a pigmentation, in which melanocytes (the cells that produce pigment) are destroyed. As a result, on the skin of the different parts of the body spots appear. The reason for the emergence of this disease is unknown, but the possible reasons may be some kinds of diseases, such as diabetes. «Healing» from vitiligo does not exist, but treatment option is the use of psoralens (drugs that increase the sensitivity of the skin), which are used together with medical treatment by ultraviolet light.

Which doctor should I contact if there is a violation of pigmentation

• Dermatologist

Are you experiencing violation of pigmentation? You want to know more detailed information, or you need an inspection? Please sign up on reception to the doctor! Doctors will examine you, examine the external signs and help to determine the disease the symptoms, they will consult you and provide the necessary assistance. You can also call the doctor on the house.

Do you feel disrupted pigmentation? You should be very careful approach to your health in general. People pay not enough attention to the symptoms of the disease and don't realize that these diseases can be critically dangerous. There are many diseases that in the beginning didn't manifest in our body, but in the end it turns out, unfortunately, it have already been treated too late. Every disease has its own specific features typical symptoms - called symptoms of the disease. Definition of symptoms is the first step in the diagnosis of diseases in general. You just need a few times a year to be screened by a doctor, not only to prevent a terrible disease, but also to maintain a healthy spirit in a body and the organism in general.

Disorders by category

Disorders by alphabet

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