Idiopathic Hypoguttate Melanosis IGH - White Spot Treatment
It gets its name from Idiopathic (unknown origin) Guttate (droplet-like) Hypo (reduced) Melanosis (pigmentation), a descriptive term describing its spotty white lesions.
Although the exact cause is unknown it is thought to be mainly due to skin aging, UV exposure, and genetic factors. They can be seen as an isolated lesion or in multiples, and they are completely symptomless.
These lesions are most commonly seen on sun-damaged skin and therefore are very common in Australia.
IGH are benign (non-cancerous) skin lesions that are mainly of a cosmetic concern, although they may be associated with other sun-damaged skin lesions.
What is the most effective treatment?
Treatments until recently have been of varied and unpredictable effectiveness including options such as topical retinoids, skin peels, or cryotherapy. However, these treatments can potentially depigment the skin in other ways.
We have a new topical treatment that involves applying an anti-metabolite solution called 5-FluoroUracil (5-FU) in a specific manner to each individual lesion of the affected skin to re-stimulate the pigment-producing cells and “re-colour” the spots.
Benefits
Benefits of treatment are an improvement in the appearance of the spots leading to a smoother, more even skin tone and colouring. The treatment areas heal rapidly and leave no residual marks or scarring.
Treatment guide
Downtime is minimal. There is slight momentary pin-point bleeding on the spots post-treatment, with little to no pain, and you can resume all activities as usual on the same day.
Pricing guide
Prices vary depending on the number of lesions present and location(s) to be treated. Prices start from $650.
Considerations
Adverse effects are rare with this treatment when applied topically as there is no absorption of the product into the body.
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