Brown spots on the skin are the most common, being caused by excessive sun exposure over time.In fact, sun rays stimulate the production of melanin, which is the pigment that gives skin color, but hormonal changes, drug use and other factors affect the melanocytes that give birth to spots on the face or body.
Learn how to identify and remove the top 8 types of skin spots:
- Melasma is a dark spot that appears on the face.
- Near the cheekbones and forehead.
- And is very common during pregnancy or menopause as it is intimately related to hormonal changes.
- In this case these changes irritate the melanocytes that leave darker areas in certain areas.
- Usually appear or worsen when the person is very exposed to the sun.
How to remove it: Apply sunscreen daily with a maximum protective factor and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun as well as heat sources, avoiding getting into hot cars parked in the sun or using the oven, for example.In addition, you can apply a cream or ointment to lighten the skin.Hydroquinone may be indicated, but should not be used for more than 4 weeks.Other options include Vitanol A, a cream with acids such as Klassis or adapalene, for example.
Sunspots are most common in people with light or dark skin who are exposed to the sun without using sunscreen.The most affected body parts are the hands, arms, face and neck, and although they are more common after age 40, they can also appear in younger people.
How to remove: The lighter and shallower ones can be removed with exfoliation, every 2 weeks, when there are more spots it is recommended to go to the dermatologist to indicate the most suitable products, this is important because when the person has many of those spots, they have an increased risk of skin cancer and the doctor will be able to assess whether the spots that are present or not.The use of bleaching creams may be a good option, but cosmetic treatments such as laser, pulsed light and peeling also give excellent results.
Dermatitis, which manifests as red spots on the skin, can result from an allergy, and can cause brown spots on the skin that sting and may appear after eating allergenic foods, such as shrimp, strawberries or peanuts, for example, after applying skin products, such as creams, perfumes or cosmetics, or using objects in contact with the skin , such as bracelets or necklaces.
How to remove: It may be advisable to apply a corticosteroid-based cream twice daily, until symptoms disappear, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist to identify the cause of the allergy, in order to avoid contact with the cause of the allergy..
White tissue, also known as beach moth, is caused by a fungal infection, which causes several small whitish spots on the skin.Over time, the moth spreads to the skin, but usually the person did not become infected on the beach, but after spreading.tanned, they were able to observe the presence of whitish areas.The cause of yeel is a fungus that lives in human skin in controlled amounts, but when a person’s immune system is compromised, it is common for the fungus to grow more on the skin.skin, giving rise to the moth.
How to remove: In this case it is recommended to apply an antifungal cream on the skin, twice daily, for 3 weeks, when the area to be treated is very wide, affecting all the back, it may be necessary to take an oral antifungal, such as fluconazole, on medical advice.
Fitofotodermatitis is the scientific name for skin lesions caused by lemon, only lemon needs to come into contact with the skin and for the person to be exposed to the sun immediately afterwards, for the skin to react and a burn or small dark spots.appear on the skin, especially on the hands.
How to remove: It is recommended to wash the skin well, apply a hydroquinone cream, 3 to 4 times a day, and avoid placing products, such as perfumes or cosmetics, on the affected skin, in addition, it is also important to always use sunscreen on the affected area, for the treatment to be effective.
Acantosis nigricans is the scientific name for brown spots that appear around the neck, skin folds, armpits and under the breast, in people with insulin resistance or diabetes; However, although it is rarer, this type can also occur in people with cancer.
How to remove it: You should consult your dermatologist, who will prescribe bleaching creams and identify the cause of acanthosis nigricans, in addition, when it occurs from being overweight, the patient should lose weight as this will facilitate treatment to standardize the complexor.
Vitiligo is a disease that causes white spots on the skin, especially in places such as the genitals, elbows, knees, face, feet and hands, vitiligo can occur at any age and its causes are not yet known.
How to take: It is recommended to consult the dermatologist to start proper treatment on a case-by-case basis, creams that standardize the skin may be used, but sunscreen is critical because clear skin is more likely to develop skin cancer.
Healing of pimples is a very common cause of skin blemishes in young teens, mostly occurring after severe acne treatment, for example.
How to remove it: A good treatment to standardize the skin is to change from musket oil to pink, 2 to 3 times a day on the scar, avoiding sun exposure, but in addition, it is also important to control the fat of the skin, with anti-Treatments for acne.When the person no longer has blackheads or pimples, skin whitening treatments, such as the use of acidic creams, acid peeling, microneedles and cosmetic treatments such as laser or pulsed light, may be indicated.
Birthmarks can be reddish or darker than skin tone and generally do not respond well to any type of treatment, being a characteristic of the person.But when you are causing a lot of discomfort, the person can go to the dermatologist to evaluate the treatments that may be indicated to them, as this will depend on their location and the depth of each stain.
Acid exfoliation that removes the outer and intermediate layer of the skin and laser treatment may be appropriate options to remove this type of spot on the skin.Getting a tattoo taking advantage of the shape and location of the stain can also be a more positive way to live in peace with the stain.
The 4 essential treatments to prevent the appearance of new spots on the skin, and to prevent existing ones from darkening further, are:
These precautions should be taken when treating any type of skin spot.
Watch in this video for some tips from physiotherapist Marcelle Pinheiro to remove brown spots from the skin: