Ep 53: On Pigmentation, Perspectives and Why #ChooseADermatologist

Not all pigmentation needs to or can be treated, but some types can be outright dangerous if misdiagnosed. Did you know that hyperpigmentation is commonly misunderstood? Firstly, many forms of it are not cosmetic concerns associated with aging and dermatologists do not advocate treatment of all types of hyperpigmentation. An example would be freckles, which are not harmful and should not be regarded as a cosmetic concern at all - a case for societal perspectives to change maybe? On the other hand, some forms of “hyperpigmentation” are actually not pigmentation at all, but dangerous skin cancers such as lentigo maligna. This month, the American Academy of Dermatology @aadskin1 highlights why you should #chooseadermatologist - and this is just one of the many important reasons why. One quick way you can tell if your “skin doctor” or “skin expert” is in fact a board-certified dermatologist in Singapore is to check for the letters FAMS (Dermatology) in their titles, or if their name is listed on the Dermatological Society of Singapore website list of dermatologists at dermatology.org.sg.