Melasma Is Not Dangerous, Black Spots On Face Skin Are Caused By More Melanin

Illustration of black spots on facial skin or Malasma (Freepic)

YOGYAKARTA The appearance of black spots on facial skin is often understood as a sign of aging. One of the risk factors for conditions medically called melasma is indeed an age factor. But a number of other factors also participate in making facial skin not the same color. For this reason, recognize the complete explanation of melanma which is often considered disturbing this appearance.

Melasma occurs when excessive melanin in certain skin areas. Melanin is a color-giving substance in the skin, eyes, and hair. People with dark skin, have more melanin than bright skin.

Melanin is produced by melanocytes, but for many reasons the skin cells produce more melanin in one area than in the other. So it is normal for black spots to appear on the facial skin. Especially on the cheeks, nose, and forehead. Risk factors that make a person vulnerable to melanism, because the following:

The color of palmo skin cooked or brownness, which is mostly owned by Indonesians, has a higher chance of experiencing melaws than those with very bright or very dark skin tones.

The development of melasma is associated with an increase in the hormone estrogen. This explains why melasma is more common experienced by women than men. But men can also experience, especially if they are passed down genetically. thyroid problems also affect hormones. So those who experience thyroid problems may have a higher chance of experiencing melaws.

Melasma is also referred to as a mask of gestation or a topeng of pregnancy'. Although this designation feels biased, it marks a biological condition. In which there was an increase in estrogen and progesterone levels during pregnancy, triggering melanism in some pregnant women.

Another major trigger factor when welding appears on facial skin, due to excessive sun exposure or without protection, either from sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 or other physical protection. In fact, melasma looks clearer during the bright summer months and fades slightly during winter. This is because the solar ultraviolet light stimulates melanocytes to produce more melanin.

Melasma can also be passed down genetically. Most people with melanma, also have relatives who experience the same problem.

Certain drugs that increase the risk of melanism include birth control pills, hormone therapy, anti-convulsion drugs, and tetacticline. In addition, any cosmetic product that makes the skin more sensitive to sunlight can increase the risk of experiencing melaws.

Melasma is also referred to as a sunspot, or sunspot. Because this term technically marks the occurrence of hyperpigmentation in certain areas of the skin.

Diagnosis melasma, performed with visual examination. But very rarely done unless someone is disturbed by their appearance due to melasma. This is because melanma is not dangerous, it can only affect appearance and confidence. Melasma is not contagious. In some cases, black spots on this face will fade by themselves. For example, due to the risk factors experienced in pregnant women. After the hormone levels after giving birth are balanced again, melasma will disappear by itself.

Topical skin care products, can control melasma. But if you stop wearing them, melanma will reappear so you have to do long-term care. That means, it is necessary to consult a dermatologist to overcome complaints about your skin.

Topical drugs with a doctor's prescription are often relied on to treat the skin by melasma. Launching VeryfrewellHealth, Wednesday, December 4, the skincare generally contains hydroquinons combined with cojic acid, topical corticosteroids, azelaic acid, and tertinoin.

Many skincare products are sold freely to disguise black spots on the facial skin. Including those that contain glycolate acid, sweet root extract, vitamin C or ascorbic L acid. There are also those who choose treatment at beauty clinics with microdermabration, chemical exfoliation, to laser treatment.

Whatever the care for melasma on the skin, the key is to be consistent. Including consistently taking precautions by protecting the skin from exposure to the sun. For example, by using sunscreen with SPF 30+. Other treatments need to be done gently, both in-skincare and skincare ingredients.