Hyperpigmentation of the skin is not a death sentence and it can be easily overcome.
In the first half of autumn, many people begin to notice the presence of pigmented spots on the skin.
For some, this problem exists long time ago, and someone ran into her for the first time.
Dermatologist Zoe Nikolaev explained what are the brown spots on exposed parts of the body.
According to experts, it is about hyperpigmentation, that is the process of increasing the amount of pigment in the skin.
Every person’s skin has its own unique color, which depends on many factors: thickness of the epidermis, the state of its stratum corneum, and topography. Still, the basic role is played by the concentration of coloring substances (pigments, including melanin. Because of its excess amount is caused hyperpigmentation.
“In 80% of cases the formation of pigment spots promotes inattentive and careless attitude towards their skin or improper care of her,” said the dermatologist. The cosmetic procedures can cause the formation of areas of increased pigmentation. Therefore, peeling, hair removal or cleaning is recommended at first on a small area of skin, to see her reaction. The other way is to rely on experienced esthetician who knows your skin type and individual characteristics, in order to avoid trouble, or at least significantly reduce the likelihood of their occurrence”.
Hyperpigmentation — an aesthetic flaw. But it does not live millions of the fair sex. Methods of dealing with spots on the skin a lot, but they all require time and patience as basically eliminate cosmetic defect, this does not guarantee not only life, but also long-lasting results.
4 tips that will help you not only to get rid of age spots, but not earn new:
1. Use a sunscreen with a protection factor of 20 to 50. And this should be done not only in the Sunny season but also in winter, when long walks and going on nature (especially in mountains).
2. Together with the doctor, a beautician or a dermatologist to find the whitening products and procedures. Usually, this exfoliating peels, which address the problem of excessive pigmentation are held from November to March. The cost and duration of treatments vary depending on the spread, depth and limitations of the process.
3. Complete treatment with drugs that reduce the secretion of melanin. Today for the treatment of superficial hyperpigmentation, there are a huge selection of local funds, which do an excellent job with her. These drugs belong to the medical, beauty and presents in the pharmacy network.
The basis of such funds typically includes the substance retinol or hydroquinone, which affect melanogenesis, reducing melanin production. When time begun and the system is being used the result will not keep itself waiting long.
4. Quite popular method is laser removal of hyperpigmentation. This technique is usually used when there is no effect from peels and bleaching agents.
