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PIGMENTARY STAINS

What are pigment spots?

Pigment spots are an anomaly that changes the color of the skin through melanocytes. These are cells located in the skin, responsible for its pigmentation (coloring) by the secretion of melanin.

A change in the normal color of the skin is called a pigment spot. A spot can be hyperpigmented (brown) or hypopigmented (white).

As most of the time in cosmetology we refer to hyperpigmentation when it is the subject of pigment spots, it is these that we will discuss.

What can cause age spots?

There are many causes of pigment spots, here are the most common:

Solar lentigo

These are round, light brown spots that appear following repeated exposure to the sun with age. They are also called sun spots or age spots. They are present on the skin surfaces most exposed to the sun, most of the time the face, hands and neckline.

Chloasma

pigment spots caused by hormonal change. These spots are due to excess melanin production associated with hormonal imbalances. Chloasma is most often located on the cheeks, forehead and above the lips.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

This is when the body produces more melanin following an injury, it is a natural defense mechanism. Exposure to the sun during healing causes pigmentation. Pigmented scars can also appear in cases of acne or insect bites. These are spots that persist after the pimple has disappeared if it has not been properly treated.

How can pigment spots be prevented?

The way to prevent pigment spots is to protect yourself from UV rays. Prolonged and frequent exposure to the sun should be avoided. We must also protect our skin from the sun as much as possible! Using a daily sunscreen, sunscreen or sunscreen is very essential to combat the appearance of pigment spots.

Do you suffer from pigment spots?

The Idyllium Clinic offers you different treatments against pigment spots. Book a free consultation with our specialists to find you an effective treatment plan tailored to your skin.

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