Facial melasma usually appears on the cheeks and nose. Unlike moles, they are flat, not raised. Know the details.
He facial melasma It is a very skin pathology common which consists of some brown spots who suffer it especially women, especially those who are pregnant. Only 10% of men suffer from melasma.
The pigmentation of the skin, due to hyperproduction of melanin, is a defense mechanism to protect itself from the free radicals produced by solar radiation. But there are cases in which this pigmentation becomes messy. An excess production and irregular distribution of melanin is observed, which leads to the appearance of hyperpigmented spots.
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Why does melasma appear?
- Pregnancy.
- Excessive exposure to the sun.
- Ingestion of contraceptives that alter the proper functioning of melanocytes.
- Ingestion of photosensitive medications.
- Aging.
- The use of depilatory waxes. After waxing, the possibility of spots appearing in the recently waxed area increases.
The areas of the face that can harbor the most spots
They appear in areas exposed to the sun:
- Forehead.
- Superior lip.
- Chin.
- Cheeks.
- Neck.
- Forearms.
The disease is classified as epidermal, dermal and mixed melasma. Moderate or severe. And according to facial location: centrofacial (forehead, nose, upper lip and chin), malar (cheeks), mandibular (in the maxillary area).
Why does skin become dull in autumn?
How to prevent spots on the face
- Avoid melasma triggers such as overexposure to UVA and UVB radiation. Infrared and even visible light.
- Avoid the use of hormonal contraceptives and photosensitizing drugs.
- Use photo protection every day, throughout the year. The application of the photoprotector should be done every three or four hours, layer upon layer, in sufficient quantity to generously and widely cover the area to be treated. Sunscreen is a basic that It should not be missed neither in winter nor in summer.
How to differentiate melasma from other spots?
Melasma spots are acquired, Chroniclessymmetrical and have the jagged edges. Other spots such as solar lentigines or age spots are shaped like oval, appear alone or in a group of 3 or 4, affect the face, hands, arms, shoulders and are more common in light skin of women and men. Also, from the age of 50 or earlier, in people exposed to the sun for a long time.
Source: Ambito
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