Skin Conditions and Concerns treated by Littlenaturals

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that occurs when the sebaceous glands found in the hair follicle produce excessive oil or sebum. When this mixes with dead skin cells and both substances form a plug in the follicle. There's two main types of acne Inflammatory: papules, pustles, nodules and cysts. Non inflammatory: blackheads and whiteheads. Before and after treatment images courtesy of Dermapenworld

Melasma is a form of hyperpigmentation but not all hyperpigmentation is Melasma. Melasma causes patches and spots darker than your natural skin colour usually on the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose and chin, it's more common in women of darker skin types.

Rosacea is a common chronic skin condition causing facial redness, sensitive skin, eye irritation, blood vessels, pustules or red bumps, enlarged pores. It is most commonly seen in light skin types, Fitzpatrick scale 1-3, females usually over 30 who have a family history of rosacea but this is also seen in males.

Hyper-pigmentation refers to abnormally high levels of melanin deposits concentrated in an area of the skin giving it an uneven blotchy appearance. ​The causes of pigmentation disorders include sun exposure i.e. UVA/UVB rays, Hereditary, Ageing, Medications, Hormone changes and Post inflammation. ​

Stretch marks are often caused by sudden growth or weight gain. They are most common on the tummy, breasts, chest, upper arms, legs, bottom, hips or back.

Alopecia is a general term for hair loss which is a common condition of non-scarring hair loss that can occur at any age. Non-scarring hair loss means that the roots of the hairs have not been permanently lost; therefore, the hair potentially can grow back. With treatments such as Dermapen 4 microneedling.

The most visible signs of ageing causes structural and functional skin cells changes in the extracellular matrix components such as collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. Skin laxity, the loss of elastin in the skin causes it to become looser and more translucent as the epidermis thins. Sebaceous glands produce less oil as we age, resulting in dryness causing the skin to become rougher in appearance. Skin becomes more fragile and bruises easily due to thinner blood vessels.

Intrinsic and external factors both induce skin ageing an inevitable physiological process. Intrinsic ageing and Genetic predisposition causes thin, dry skin, fine lines and wrinkles and gradual dermal atrophy and inflammation. External ageing is a result of environmental factors such as pollution, sun exposure, stress, oxidative stress from free radicals, dehydration, alcohol, smoking, toxins and poor nutrition.

Dermatitis (also known as eczema) describes a type of inflammation of the skin. Patients typically have alterations in their skin barrier, and increased inflammatory and allergy responses.