One of the unpleasant cosmetic defects on the body is the appearance of pigmented spots. Change in the color of certain areas of the skin can occur both under the influence of chronic ailments, and as a result of excessive sunburn.
Types of pigment spots on the body
Pigmented spots appear on any parts of the body. They can occur not only on the hands or back, but also on the chest.
On the body, pigmented spots are round or uneven, and the color varies from red to dark brown. They can be manifested as:
- birthmarks (nevus);
- freckles (ephelids);
- (thermal pigmentation in bakers);
- meloderma Brocca (pigmentation around the mouth).
The appearance of light pigment spots on the body indicates that a metabolic disorder has occurred. If it is difficult to remove toxins and toxins from the body, then color can not be avoided.
Large pigment spots on the body are affected by women during the onset of early menopause. The hormonal changes that occur in the body provoke a discoloration of the skin on the forehead and cheeks.
Age spots on the body, or lentigo, can be determined by the dark brown color. They can be of different sizes and are usually localized on the shoulders, hands, neck or face.
Causes of age spots on the body
Having seen in a mirror on a body pigmentary stains, women aspire to quickly reveal the reason of their formation for the further treatment. For the pigmentation of the skin is responsible melanin, which is in the layer of the epidermis.
As a result of external and internal factors, pigmented spots may appear on the body. The main causes of pigment spots on the body are:
- long stay in the sun;
- excessive visits to the solarium;
- pregnancy;
- cystic formations in the ovaries;
- taking antibiotics or contraceptives;
- avitaminosis;
- inflammation in the bladder;
- hereditary factor;
- skin diseases;
- impaired liver function;
- Thyroid gland diseases;
- failure in the work of the digestive system;
- exposure to skin chemicals;
- fungal diseases;
- use of substandard cosmetics.
Decipher the exact cause of the appearance of pigmented spots on the body will only be on full-time examination by a dermatologist or a cosmetologist.
Cosmetic treatment of pigment spots on the body
If the pigmentation on the body appears seasonally under the influence of the sun, then it does not harm the body and does not require treatment. When the discoloration of the skin is worried for a long time, it is worthwhile to produce drug therapy. And only after that you can apply cosmetic bleaching procedures.
For the successful treatment of pigment spots on the body apply:
- chemical peeling;
- laser exposure;
- dermabrasion;
- subcutaneous injections with bleaching solution;
- removal with liquid nitrogen.
It is worth noting that these procedures are desirable to perform in the autumn or winter months, when there is no strong influence of the sun.
The use of the laser is only possible in severe cases, when the pigmentation has penetrated deeply the scars or scars.
The most popular method of treating pigment spots on the body is chemical peeling. Included in its composition of fruit acids quickly bleached and even tone the skin area. But to prevent the recurrence of pigment spots on the body, you should refrain from direct sunlight.
Dermabrasion is used as an alternative to chemical pilling. In this case, the shredded parts of the peel of the nuts are used to exfoliate the upper pigmented layers of the skin.
Removal of pigment spots on the body with the help of folk remedies
The removal of pigment spots can be done with the help of:
- compresses from lemon juice;
- lotion from wrinkled onion and cabbage;
- masks made of white clay;
- calamine rubs;
- squeezed milk from dandelions;
- tinctures of calendula ;
- wiping fresh cucumber.
The effect of folk remedies comes after prolonged use.