Age spots, signs left by acne, vitiligo : various types of skin blemishes exist which also vary in those. Let's see.
Dark spots on the skin
The dark spots of the skin can be brown, brown or coffee and can be of various types: they can appear because of age, hormonal imbalances or following scarring of the skin, as in the case of acne.
Age spots
Age spots are brown spots that can appear on the face, hands, neck and décolleté after the age of thirty and more frequently after the age of fifty, they are formed by an excess of melanin and become more marked after exposure to the sun .
The appearance of this type of dark spots on the skin is subjective but is influenced not only by constitutional factors, but also by eating habits and lifestyle in general: a healthy lifestyle and a correct diet, in fact, prevent the action of free radicals, the molecules responsible for aging. To prevent the appearance of dark spots it is also important to protect the skin from the sun with shielding sunscreen products suited to your skin type.
There are also natural ingredients that seem to be able to regulate the synthesis of melanin by the cells of the epidermis, lightening the dark spots of the skin: this is the case, for example, of the extract of Russian larch and vitamin C.
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Spots due to hormonal imbalances
Hormonal imbalances can interfere with the regulation of melanin production resulting in the appearance of dark spots. This type of stain is frequent during pregnancy and when taking the contraceptive pill . The spots due to hormonal imbalances disappear spontaneously some months after the birth or after the suspension of the pill .
Stains due to acne
Finally, those who suffer or have suffered from acne may find themselves dealing with dark spots on the face, back and chest related to the healing processes of the skin . A similar blemish can occur in people suffering from folliculitis, an inflammation of the hair follicles that occurs after waxing on the legs and groin.
This type of stain tends to lighten with time but sometimes it can take several months before the stains disappear completely.
To prevent the appearance of dark spots caused by pimples, it is better to avoid squeezing the cysts and use products that contain exfoliating fruit acids, capable of uniforming the complexion of the skin.
White patches of skin
Skin blemishes are not necessarily dark: there are lighter skin spots than the rest of the epidermis, and they can be caused by vitiligine, Pitirisia versicolor, Pitirisia alba .
Vitiligo is a disease that depends on hereditary factors in which the melanocytes are destroyed by the immune system: if we notice the appearance of light spots on the hands, feet or other areas of the body, it is good to consult the doctor.
Pityriasis versicolor instead caused by a fungus of the skin: also in this case it is good to seek medical attention for an antifungal therapy.
The spots due instead from Pitiriasi alba are light spots that generally resolve spontaneously and for which in general therapies are not necessary.
