Why do dark spots appear on the skin?

A s time passes, many of us find an unusual color change in our skin, which makes us wonder, what is this alteration due to? The famous dark spots appear on specific areas of the skin with lighter and darker tones commonly known as hyperpigmentation.

What is hyperpigmentation?

Hyperpigmentation is caused by an increase in melanin production. A number of factors can trigger an increase in melanin production, but the main ones are sun exposure, hormonal influences, age and skin injuries or inflammation.

What is melanin?

Melanin is the natural pigment that gives our skin, hair and eyes their color. It also acts as a protective bar against solar radiation. We will explain the different types of dark spots that can appear on the skin.

Type of dark spots

Melasma

It appears on the face, is pretty common on pregnant women due to all the hormonal changes, it can also appear with stress, acne or with a poor diet

Red spots

These spots are the result of allergies, and can cause itchy brown or brown ish spots on the skin that can appear after ingesting allergenic foods such as shrimp, strawberries, peanuts or almonds.

Xerosis

Is the medical name for dry skin. Is caused by a lack of moisture in the skin, which may be the result of ageing or from being long hours exposed to the sun without protection. (similar to a sun burn).

Mycosis or Pityriasis

These spots appear in the superficial part of the skin, nails, oral or genital mucosa, coming from a fungus.

Vitiligo

White spots of different sizes, on the elbows, knees, face, feet and hands. The cause of this disease is still unknown.

Diabetes spots

These appear in people who have insulin resistance or diabetes. Dark spots that can be confused with tan marks or "dirt" in areas where the skin folds.

How to care of your skin at home ? Avoid dark spots

1. Protect yourself from the sun even if you stay at home. (Use sunscreen daily)

2. Exfoliate your skin. It is important to exfoliate at least two times a week.

3. Have a healthy diet, it is vital for a healthy skin.

4. Clean, moisturize and protect.

5. Choose a moisturizing cream with retinol, it is a cell regenerator and stimulates the natural production of collagen, improving skin pigmentation.

Dark spots are no myth! To prevent them you should include these steps in your daily routine

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