Types of facial hyperpigmentation
There are many types of hyperpigmentation; the most common are melasma, freckles, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
- Melasma usually has a large blotchy with a brown color that is darker than normal skin color. Melasma is caused by abnormalities in skin pigmentation and occurs only in some people in many areas on the face because the skin on the face has more pigment cells than other areas and especially around the cheekbones and the bridge of the nose; these are the areas where melasma can occur more often. Also, these areas are most often affected by sunlight. In most cases, melasma tends to occur in people with fair skin than dark skinned people. Moreover, melasma is found in women more than men. It is believed to be caused by changes in the hormone estrogen which may occur during pregnancy.
- Freckles are caused by melanin-producing cells which generate more pigment abnormally when exposed to sunlight. They look like a brown small point spread all over the face, especially around the nose bridge. Freckles are more common in white people than black people. Those whose family members have hereditary freckles will have a chance of freckles more than others. And, if staying under the sun too often will have a chance to increase the number of freckles.
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation as a result of injury or inflammation of the skin causes by acnes or accidental wounds.
Symptoms and risk factors for facial hyperpigmentation
Dark areas on the skin are the main symptoms of hyperpigmentation. They can vary in size and develop anywhere on the body. The biggest risk factors for hyperpigmentation are sun exposure and inflammation from acne, as both of these factors play a role in increasing melanin production. So the more you go out in the sun, the more risk of pigmentation in the skin will only increase.
There are also other risk factors for hyperpigmentation, including:
- Use of oral contraceptives or pregnancy
- Certain medications that stimulate sensitivity to sunlight
- Skin injuries, such as acne wounds from various accidents
How to prevent facial hyperpigmentation
It is true that we cannot prevent the occurrence of dark spots on the face permanently but we can protect ourselves by:
- Use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 PA+++ daily.
- Wear a hat or clothing that blocks the sunlight.
- Avoid the sun during the hottest hours, usually during 10.00-16.00.
- Using certain medications may help prevent hyperpigmentation.
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