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Dark Spots: 3 Major Reasons That Births The Same!

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Shahnaz Husain
Dark Spots: 3 Major Reasons That Births The Same!

No one likes a smudge on an immaculate canvas. The same goes for our skin. There are many skin problems like acne, redness, allergies that might fade after a while, but the dark spots they create. You could try DIY hacks or buy creams for dark spots, but these stubborn little things are often tough to treat, especially if you don’t know what is causing them to remain on your skin.

But we’re going to list down the top 3 reasons your dark spots or hyperpigmentations live rent-free on your face.

  1. Sun exposure

If you’re already aware of the radiation that the Sun’s rays emit, also know that the Sun can also make hyperpigmentation worse. Also known as sunspots, the cells that produce pigmentation called melanin in our skin absorb these harmful rays and can be triggered to produce more melanin due to UV rays, thus resulting in dark spots. Moreover, you might be someone who has never faced sunspots, but the accumulative effects of sun damage will show up overwhelmingly once you’re older. Use sunscreen every day to make sure your dark spots don’t worsen because of sun exposure. 

  1. Inflammation and irritation

If you’re facing dark spots after an acne episode, eczema, scarring, or allergic reaction, your melanin is your irritated skin’s natural defence system to heal from the attack. Known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, your best bet is not to touch or pick at active acne because that will worsen the acne and leave a darker, larger patch of irritated skin that will take months to fade. Talk to a dermatologist to have a chat about your acne and its dark-spotted aftermath.

  1. Hormonal changes

Mostly prevalent in growing teens, people taking hormonal therapies, and pregnant women, hormonal changes can leave a blot on your skin canvas. Your skin’s production of melanin is spiked and can lead to a skin condition called Melasma. These problems should naturally subside after a point, but sometimes, the skin's damage might get too severe to heal from. It’s best to talk to a dermatologist or a gynecologist so that they can rule out your hormones and find the real cause or treat your skin and internal hormonal issues before your skin cannot take it anymore.

CONCLUSION

Even if you use the best face cream for dry skin or the best brightening serum in India, it is unlikely that your dark spots will go away overnight. Patience is key while treating your dark spots, with or without medical treatment, because it can take months before any changes are noticed. That’s why it's best to prevent these spots from happening in the first place. Moreover, it is crucial to go to the root cause of your dark spots or hyperpigmentation because that could reveal some internal health issues that don’t just concern your skin but other systems.

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