Tattoo & Piercing Care: Healing, Keloids & Rules

Proper aftercare is crucial for healing tattoos and belly button rings without complications like keloids. Learn how to drain piercing bumps, understand ear gauging rules, and identify the signs of a rejected body piercing.

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Laser Hyperpigmentation Removal

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Sharin Griffin

Hyperpigmentation occurs when excess melanin production leaves your skin with darker spots. Causes of hyperpigmentation include trauma or injury to your skin, genetic disorders and general aging. Treatment options range from creams and gels to cosmetic surgery.

Sharin Griffin has been a freelance writer since 2009, specializing in health-related articles. She has worked in the health-care industry as a certified nursing assistant and medical technician. Griffin's medical expertise encompasses bariatrics and geriatric care, with an emphasis on general medicine. She is completing an associate degree in health-care administration from Axia University.