YOGYAKARTA Face skin always changes. Colors and textures will change due to certain factors. Well, the appearance of dark spots or called melansma, can be caused by a number of factors.
Melasma occurs due to pigmenty disorders. The effect appears uneven brown spots on the skin. The factors that cause melasma, among others, are exposed to the sun and hormonal changes.
According to board-certified dermatologist, win Tolpinrud, MD., FAAD., in general, melasma is called a 'pregnancy top' because it is experienced by many women who are pregnant. While pregnant, explained Tolpinrud, there was an increase in estrogen and progesterone levels, triggering skin pigmentation. The use of hormonal contraception and therapy that affects hormones also triggers melasma.
Illustration of whether melasma can be permanently lost and how to get rid of melasma (Freepik/gpointstudio)
Melasma, reported by Byrdie, Sunday, September 11, can be experienced by 1 in 9 women and 1 in 39 men. That is, women experience more melasma but do not rule out the possibility of men experiencing it too.
Melasma can appear on any part of the skin. But most often on the face, especially on the forehead, cheeks, upper lip, and at the base of the nose. Chocolate spots or darker in color due to melasma, can appear again once overcome. That means it requires skin protection from exposure to the sun and maintaining hormonal balance.
Uniquely, melasma is rarely experienced by people with white skin. But because the skin is often unprotected so exposed to UV rays, it can occur in any color and skin type.
Based on Tolpinrud's recommendations, melasma can be treated. This means that it can fade brown color, but will often experience it again. Celebrity beauty expert coercion, cap Marino says that there is no drug that can relieve melasma. But it can be anticipated by doing proper skin care.
How to remove melasma, prioritize wearing sunscreen with SPF content every time you move from morning to evening. At best, choose sunscreen with titanium or zinc. This is the most effective protection blocking sunlight from skin cells and causing pigmentation.
In addition to anticipating wearing sunscreen, it is recommended to use active chemicals such as retinol. Retinol, it is better to use it at night in the form of moisturizing cream or serum.
Well, because melasma is often experienced by pregnant women. It is necessary to pay attention and consult on the obstetrics on what ingredients may and may not be applied during pregnancy. This needs to be done so that it remains safe for the mother and fetus.
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