6 ways to help limit melasma and dark skin 9
Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Dung, specialist in Dermatology – Skin Aesthetics, Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, said melanin is the pigment that determines the skin color, eye color and hair color of each person.
Melasma occurs when hormones change, commonly in pregnant and premenopausal women.
Skin hyperpigmentation does not have much effect on health, however, it can also be a symptom of a certain disease.
Limit skin damage: Avoid scratching or picking at lesions, as this can cause inflammation and aggravate skin hyperpigmentation.
Limit exposure to sunlight: UV rays cause pigments to become overactive, causing dark spots to become darker.
Anti-oxidants that cause inflammation and skin aging: Adjust your scientific diet, add foods high in unsaturated fats (omega-3 and omega-6), vegetables and fruits to your menu to help reduce inflammation.
Be careful when using cosmetics: You should choose suitable cosmetics that are safe and do not cause skin irritation.
Consider using drugs that have the risk of increasing pigmentation.
Limit stress: Prolonged stress can stimulate melanin production.
Dark spots often appear after the skin is exposed to UV rays.
In addition to exposure to sunlight, melasma and dark spots can come from hormonal changes;
For people with acanthosis nigricans, the skin will become thick and dark in the back of the neck, armpits, and groin.
Dr. Kim Dung noted that treatment depends on the cause of hyperpigmentation and each person’s skin condition.
