Hyperpigmentation What to know about it?
Hyperpigmentation happens as the skin releases more melanin, the pigment that gives skin its colour.
This can make streaks or patches of skin look darker than surrounding areas.
Some types of hyperpigmentation, including melasma and sun spots, are more likely to affect regions of skin that face sun exposure, including the face, arms, and legs. Using excess color in certain parts of skin is typically harmless but may also suggest another medical condition.
Although hyperpigmentation is harmless, some people wish to get rid of it. There are 犀利士
a variety of potential recovery strategies and home remedies that people can use.
To avoid hyperpigmentation, or to stop it becoming more prominent:
- Using a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to cover the skin and avoid hyperpigmentation from getting deeper.
- Stop scratching at the skin.
- To prevent hyperpigmentation from developing following an injury, avoid scratching at spots, scabs, and acne.
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Topical therapies may contain products that lighten the skin, such as:
- azelaic acid
- corticosteroids
- hydroquinone
- kojic acid
- retinoids, such as tretinoin
- vitamin C
Cosmetic treatments for hyperpigmentation include:
- laser therapy
- intense pulsed light
- chemical peels
- microdermabrasion