What is melasma on face?

General Introduction to Melasma

Human skin is not only a natural coat but also a mirror reflecting health and age. A healthy, smooth skin is always what everyone wants.

But due to many factors impact the skin gradually appear the melasma, dull color, makes many people worry and find a fix.

So what is melasma? Simply put, melasma is a condition of excessive melanin pigmentation in certain areas of the skin, especially the face.

Melasma patches are usually brown, black or gray, appearing symmetrically on both cheeks, forehead or chin. This is one of the common dermatological problems, affecting many people, especially women.

Common Types of Melasma

Before seeking treatment, we need to understand the type of melasma in order to have proper skin care.

Melasma is divided into three main categories:

1. Melasma agriculture (epidermal melasma): Appear in the outer layer of the skin, has a light brown color, easily recognizable and has the ability to quick treatment if cared for properly.
2. Pigmentation deep (melasma dermis): Formed in the deeper layers of the skin, dark brown or grey, difficult to treat than lightening farm.
3. Mixed melasma: Combining both types of melasma above, both appearing on the skin surface and hidden deep below, so treatment requires a more complex method.

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Causes Of Melasma

Causes endogenous

There are elements inside the body, causing skin pigmentation formation:

• Genetics: If parents have a skin prone to pigmentation, children also have a higher risk of this condition.
• Hormonal changes: Pregnant women, postpartum or in the period of perimenopause common condition melasma due to the hormonal disorder.
• Natural aging: When growing age, the production process of collagen deterioration, create conditions for pigment melanin grow stronger.

Causes exogenous

The agent from the environment and living habits also affect the skin:

• UV rays from the sun: Direct exposure to the sun without protection measures, causes the skin to produce more melanin, which causes skin pigmentation.
• Poor-quality cosmetics: Cosmetic use of unknown origin or contain strong chemicals can thin the skin, making the skin vulnerable and appearance of pigmentation.
• Blue light from electronic devices: Regular use of the phone, the computer for long periods is also one of the causes of premature skin aging and prone to melasma.

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How To Recognize Skin Lightening

Melasma can be easily identify through some of the following signs:

• Appearance the array darker skin, focusing primarily in the area of the cheeks, forehead, nose and chin.

• Melasma tends to spread and darker when exposed to the sun.
• To the naked eye, can see the difference in color between skin pigmentation and the skin normal.

In addition to accurate diagnosis, the doctor may use a Wood's lamp or the equipment, skin analysis, in-depth to determine the level of pigmentation.

The Objects Are Prone To Melasma

Not everyone is skin pigmentation, but some groups are at higher risk:

• Pregnant women and postpartum due to hormonal changes.
• People with dark skin colorbecause dark colors tend to produce melanin stronger.
• People from 25 – 50 years oldthis is the stage the skin is prone to influence by external factors.
• The regular exposure to the sun without measures to protect the skin properly.

Although melasma does not harm health, it directly affects the aesthetics and psychology of many people. Some people feel a lack of confidence and are afraid to communicate because of uneven skin tone. In addition, if treated the wrong way, melasma can spread and become difficult to overcome over.

The Method Of Treatment Of Melasma

Currently, there are many methods of treatment of skin pigmentation, from natural to high-tech:

1. Melasma treatment at home: Use natural materials to scrubs as turmeric, yogurt, honey to make a face mask, lotion.
2. Use cosmetic special treatment: The products containing vitamin C, retinol, arbutin help fade pigmentation effect.
3. Treatment technology:
   • Laser treatment of melasma: The method uses a laser beam impact on the pigment melanin to remove pigmentation.
   • Peel the skin chemistry: Use acid to remove layers of skin pigmentation, stimulates skin regeneration and new.
   • Injection mesotherapy: Injection of nutrients to help brighten the skin and prevent pigmentation back.
4. Nutritional supplements: Maintain a diet rich in vitamin A, C, E help support melasma treatment from the inside.

Prevention Of Melasma

Prevention is better than cure. To prevent melasma, should implement the following measures:

• Protect your skin from the sun: Use sunscreen SPF from 30 upwards, hat, glasses when outside.
• Care for skin the right way: Choose products for your skin fit, avoid the use of cosmetics containing strong chemicals.
• Eat healthy: Many additional green vegetables, fruits and drink enough water to nourish the skin from within.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Enough sleep, avoid stress to reduce the risk of hormonal disorders that cause skin pigmentation.

Conclusion

Melasma is a common problem but can be completely controlled if you understand the cause and have the right treatment method. Protecting your skin early will help maintain youthfulness and prevent melasma effectively. If you are experiencing melasma, do not hesitate to seek advice from a dermatologist for the most appropriate treatment.

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