Hyperpigmentation- different types

What are the different types of hyperpigmentation?

1. Sun spots
They appear randomly on all areas of the face as well as other parts of the body that are exposed to a lot of sunlight, such as the hands and back. They’re likely to appear alongside other signs of photodamage, such as textural changes to the skin like lines or wrinkles. This type of pigmentation is directly linked to sun exposure, rather than hormonal changes.

2. Melasma
It presents itself as light to dark brown patches on the forehead, cheeks, chin, upper lip and is very symmetrical in appearance on both sides of the face. The discoloration can lie on the epidermis (upper layer of skin), dermis (lower layer of skin), or a combination of both. It's one of the most common skin concerns that women of colour face because they produce more melanocytes, the cells responsible for creating pigment.

🔹Melasma can also be hormonally triggered and it linked to changes like pregnancy and menopause as well as the introduction of synthetic hormones via the contraceptive pill. Exposure to sunlight increases the intensity of melasma making it trickier to more difficult to get rid of. You NEED A DOCTOR’s guidance.

3. Scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

Also known as PIH, it's often appears as the result of of skin injury or an inflammatory skin condition. Think acne, chicken pox or dermatitis.
Is there a part of the body or face that’s more prone to pigmentation? Your face, neck and chest are extremely prone to hyperpigmentation — particularly melasma.

What’s the solution to above? Stay tuned...