Pigmentation and sun-damage treatment in Riga

No. A brown mark may be a benign sun spot, post-inflammatory pigment, melasma, or a pigmented skin lesion. If it is new; changes shape, colour, or size; itches; bleeds; or looks different from the others, it needs dermatologist assessment and, when appropriate, dermoscopy first.

No. IPL may suit certain superficial sun spots and uneven tone, but melasma, post-inflammatory pigmentation, darker skin phototypes, and a recent tan require particular caution. Inappropriately selected energy can worsen pigmentation.

IPL is not automatically the first choice for melasma. Melasma tends to recur and responds to sun, heat, hormones, and irritation. Careful sun protection and suitable topical treatment usually form the foundation; procedures are considered individually.

Active acne is controlled first to reduce new inflammation. The doctor then distinguishes colour change from a structural scar and may recommend gentle skincare, selected active ingredients, or a procedure when justified.

Not everyone needs it every time, but an uncertain, isolated, or changing pigmented lesion should be assessed by a dermatologist before aesthetic treatment. A suspicious lesion should not simply be treated with IPL or laser.

Tanned skin contains more melanin and may react more strongly during an energy-based treatment, increasing the risk of burns and pigment change. Many procedures are safer during lower sun exposure, with the pre- and post-treatment intervals specified by the doctor.

This depends on pigment type and depth, the selected method, and the skin’s response. Some sun spots improve after one treatment; others need a course. Continued sun exposure, hormonal influences, or inflammation can cause pigment to recur.

Consistent broad-spectrum sun protection and barrier-appropriate skincare are fundamental. Active ingredients are selected for the pigmentation type and skin sensitivity; aggressive self-treatment or combining several irritating products can make the problem worse.