Pigmentary disorders and Dermamelan
The pigmentation of the skin
The skin consists of different cell types. In addition to keratinocytes, it also contains pigment cells, the so-called melanocytes. Depending on the ethnic origin of the patient, these produce a certain amount and colour variant of melanin, the pigment of the skin. There are six skin types according to Fitzgerald, which describe the pigmentation and thus the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. The pigment cells are distributed differently over the entire skin, often they are more dense in the intimate zone. The melanocytes protect us from UV radiation. The duration and intensity of sun exposure influence melanin production so that the skin tans overall, especially in pigment spots that are already present. Unfortunately, UVA also accelerates ageing, UVB has a carcinogenic effect. For the production of vitamin D, just a few minutes of daily sun exposure are enough.
Hormonal changes, inflammations and eczema influence the melanocytes. During pregnancy, typical pigment spots (melasma) can develop. Skin abrasions often heal with the production of additional pigmentation.
Depigmentation / Bleaching
Various conventional peelings have a regulating effect on natural pigmentation, mainly by removing melanin. Dermamelan® is a further developed product from swissestetic® that intervenes at several points of pigmentation. It reduces melanin synthesis, but also the transfer of melanin from the pigment cells to the other skin cells. It removes already existing melanin from the upper layers of the skin through a light peeling effect. The active ingredients were patented by mesoestetic®, reach the pigment cells as nanovesicles and very specifically reduce the activity of tyrosinase, which produces melanin, and the The treatment is suitable for all skin types. However, laser therapy is necessary for the removal of tattoos.
Dermamelan® may only be used by doctors or under medical supervision.
Which areas of the skin can be treated?
This treatment can be used to treat increased and irregular pigmentation on the face, but also in the female intimate zone or perianally. The product can also be used “off-label” for the male intimate zone (scrotum, penis). This means that although swissestetic® has not licensed Dermamelan® for this application, the mechanism of action on the skin pigments is the same. Thus, it seems reasonable to use Dermamelan® in the male intimate zone, but the manufacturer declines product liability in this case. Special risks: slight skin irritation and reddening of the scrotum may occur for several days.
How does the treatment work?
Face:
- Skin cleansing
- mild peeling
- Application of the intensive pigment regulating cream
- Covering by ion mask for 4h After covering by ion mask, patients can go home, remove the mask after 4h and rinse the skin thoroughly with lukewarm water. Of course, you are also free to spend the time at the beauty institute.
- after 4h: remove mask and rinse cream thoroughly with lukewarm water
- Apply soothing biocellulose mask, remove after 15 minutes and wipe off residue.
from the 3rd day following the treatment:
- Apply a pea-sized amount of pigment-regulating cream twice a day and combine with skin care cream.
- Apply sunscreen with factor 130 daily
- Total duration approx. 90 days
Female intimate zone:
- the day before: shave intimate hair if necessary (fine body hair does not need to be shaved)
- Cleaning the skin of the labia majora and their surroundings
- Protection of the labia minora with Vaseline
- mild peeling
- Application of the intensive pigment regulating cream
- Cover by occlusive film for 2h. After covering by occlusive film, patients can go home. Of course, you are also free to spend the time in the beauty institute.
- after 2h remove the film and thoroughly shower off the cream with lukewarm water
- Apply soothing biocellulose mask, remove after 15 minutes and wipe off residue.
from the following day:
- Apply 2 pumps of Home Depigmenting Cream to the labia majora and surrounding area every evening. Caution: may stain underwear, protect with liner.
- Total duration approx. 45 days
We only offer this treatment on days when our doctor is in the house.
Anal/perianal region:
- the day before: shave intimate hair if necessary (fine body hair does not need to be shaved)
- Cleaning the perianal skin
- Protection of the anal mucosa with Vaseline
- mild peeling
- Application of the intensive pigment regulating cream
- Cover by occlusive film for 2h. After covering by occlusive film, patients can go home. Of course, you are also free to spend the time in the beauty institute.
- after 2h: remove the film and thoroughly shower off the cream with lukewarm water.
- Apply soothing biocellulose mask as desired, remove after 15 minutes and wipe off residues
from the day following the treatment:
- Home Depigmenting Cream Apply 2 pumps to the perianal area and surrounding area every evening. Caution: may stain underwear, protect with liner.
- Total duration approx. 45 days
We only offer this treatment on days when our doctor is in the house.
Male intimate zone:
- the day before: shave intimate hair if necessary (fine body hair does not need to be shaved)
- Cleaning the scrotum
- mild peeling
- Application of the intensive pigment regulating cream
- Cover by occlusive film for 2h. After covering by occlusive film, patients can go home. Of course, you are also free to spend the time in the beauty institute.
- after 2h: remove the film and thoroughly shower off the cream with lukewarm water.
- Apply soothing biocellulose mask as desired, remove after 15 minutes and wipe off residues
from the day following the treatment:
- Home Depigmenting Cream Apply 2 pumps to the scrotum and penis every evening. Caution: may stain underwear, protect with liner. Caution: do not apply the cream to the glans penis. If necessary, protect with a thin layer of Vaseline.
- Total duration approx. 45 days
