Can You Restore Pigmentation

In many cases, hyperpigmentation may respond well to simple home remedies. Home remedies aim to either replenish and protect the cells or replace hyperpigmented cells with fresh, new cells. Most home remedies involve acids and antioxidants in certain household products, which may protect and balance the skin.

How can I get my pigment back?

Your doctor may recommend topical creams, ultraviolet light therapy, or oral medication to help restore skin color and stop the spread of white patches. Skin grafts are also effective for getting rid of small patches of white skin.

Can you fix skin pigmentation?

While usually treated topically at home, most hyperpigmentation also can be treated in-office with chemical peels; only certain mild cases can be treated with lasers, because light and inflammation can trigger more hyperpigmentation.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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