What You Need to Know About Hyperpigmentation

Are you bothered by hyperpigmentation on your skin? If so, you probably want to know as much as you can about it. But what is there to know about it? Isn’t hyperpigmentation those dark spots on your face? Yes, it is, but it can be other things, too. 

In this post, you’ll learn more about hyperpigmentation, its causes, symptoms, and the best beauty products to use if you have it: 

Types of Hyperpigmentation

There are different types of hyperpigmentation. In this post, though, we are going to focus on the more common ones, which are melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and sunspots: 

Melasma

Melasma is said to be caused by certain hormonal changes. That is why it usually appears during pregnancy. Melasma can occur on any part of the body, but they’re usually found on the face and the stomach. 

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

This is skin darkening that is caused by an injury, trauma to the skin, or inflammation. One of the most common causes of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is acne. 

Sunspots

Sunspots are also sometimes called liver spots. They are pretty common, too, like melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. As you can tell from the name, these are dark spots caused by excessive exposure to the sun over an extended period. They typically appear on areas exposed to the sun the most, like the face and hands. 

What Are the Causes of Hyperpigmentation?

Hyperpigmentation is mainly caused by excessive production of melanin, a pigment that gives the skin its colour. Melanin is created by skin cells known as melanocytes. Certain medications can cause hyperpigmentation, including some chemotherapy drugs. 

Pregnancy which significantly changes the hormone levels can also cause an excess in melanin production. Staying in the sun for too long and on a regular basis can also cause an increase in melanin. 

Addison’s disease, which is a rare endocrine disease, can also lead to hyperpigmentation. In this case, it is more evident as they occur in areas where you also get sun exposure, including your hands, neck, face, as well as areas that get friction like knees and elbows.

How Can You Prevent and Treat Hyperpigmentation?

While there’s no way to be absolutely sure you won’t get hyperpigmentation, there are some measures that can help give your skin protection. Here are some of them:

• Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher every day, whether or not you’ll get exposed to the sun. 
• Wear a hat or an umbrella to block sunlight when you’re outside.
• Try to stay away from the sun during the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. as the sun is strongest and therefore most damaging during this period.
• Check with your doctor to see if any of your medications might be causing hyperpigmentation. 
• Choose only the best beauty products that have brightening effects that could help lighten dark spots. 
• You can also get professional laser treatments or chemical peels, depending on the cause and severity of your hyperpigmentation. 

Conclusion

Unfortunately for most people, hyperpigmentation is unavoidable. Some may get it due to exposure to the sun, others from hormonal imbalance. There are people who get it as an aftermath of acne. Whatever the cause may be, it is important that you only use safe, brightening beauty products that could help combat hyperpigmentation. Using sunscreen is still the best way to minimize the risk of having hyperpigmentation. Choose sunscreen products with a broad-spectrum coverage and an SPF count of at least 30. Then, you can take it to another level by applying NUViT Eco-Shield sunscreen.

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