How to get rid of hyperpigmentation FAST?

How to get rid of HyperPigmentation?? Home remedies?

• I have hyperpigmentation on my neck and underarms how can i get rid of it??? Is there a really good product for it?? Home remedies would be good too. I need to get rid of it for my friends wedding in 3 weeks Thanks

• Answer:

  Mechanical: Mechanical methods work best when the pigmentation is recent and superficial. Those who don’t exfoliate their skin on a regular basis will also see good results. There are various derma-abrasion kits available in your local pharmacy that could help gently exfoliate the area. Micro-derma abrasion cloths are also a good option as they remove dead skin cells very gently. Exfoliating encourages skin cell turnover ensuring that fresher and more even toned skin surfaces. However, one needs to be careful when exfoliating because over exfoliation or over zealous use of mechanical methods can actually increase the darkness of blemishes. Skin peels: Peels work to invisibly remove the “glue” that holds the surface skin together and encourages exfoliation without any need for mechanical interference. Peels used to be administered at a doctor’s office and some strong peels are still only available to medical or aesthetic specialists. Nowadays there are various kinds of peels available online and even at low concentrations over the counter. The right choice of peel depend on the nature of the problem, the depth of pigmentation and the general health of the skin. Certain peels can go as deep as the dermis (deepest layer of the skin) to lighten skin from the inside out. Certain peels along with their exfoliating capabilities also target abnormal pigment cells and work to uniform skin tone. Skin Lightening Agents: Skin lightening agents penetrate the skin to destroy extra melanin and give skin an appearance of being even toned. There are various skin lightening agents identified by scientists and herbalists and many of them work very well on skin blemishes. Different skin whitening agents have different modes of action. Some work to destroy melanin, some work to prevent the transfer of melanin from the deepest layer of the skin to the surface, still others interfere with the actual production of melanin. There are a few chemical agents actually destroy the melanin creating cells called melanocytes. These should never be used for skin blemishes unless one has depigmentation problems. The best methods entail the use of herbal or natural skin lighteners that are used in a combination so as to affect the whole production cycle of melanin. A combination of the right peel or exfoliation combined with the right combination of skin lightening agents can effectively lighten even the toughest pigment spots. Treatments for hyperpigmentation include: -hydroquinone -Retin-A (retinoic acid) -kojic acid -azelaic acid. The combination of hydroquinone, Retin-A, and a cortisone is associated with the noted Philadelphia dermatologist Albert Kligman, and is referred to as the Kligman formula. This might explain the "formula" part but not the "R," whereas Retina-A has the "R" but not the "formula." There also is this brand called 302 that treats it a little. (this is just an at home product, you'll find it on ebay. Good luck. =]