Ever noticed people who work under scorching sun tends to develop marks on their skin? Well it’s one of the causes of hyper pigmentation but mostly people acquire it through their parents’ genes. Hyper pigmentation means darkening of your skin by the over production of a pigment called ‘melanin’ in your skin. Hyper pigmentation is not harmful at all, rather it is very commonly found in people.
Causes of hyper pigmentation
1) Prolonged exposure of skin in sun
2) It can be heredity
3) If certain antibiotics or any other medication doesn’t suit you, it can also lead to hyper pigmentation.
4) Changes in your hormones can be one of the causes.
5) Acne vulgaris and other skin injuries can cause hyperpigmentation.
How to recognize hyperpigmentation?
Any part of your body which differs in color than rest of your body can be hyperpigmentation. If you see any changes in your skin color which is not normal, consult your doctor. Sometimes you get confused if an acne marks is actually a Hyperpigmentation. They both are very different from each other. If an acne mark does not lighten or gets removed over a long period of time, then that is not a mark, but a scar. And if the mark fades away then you can call it Post Inflammatory pigmentation problems.
Methods to prevent Hyperpigmentation
If you have a sensitive skin type then you should always use a goof sunscreen before stepping out of your house. It will help in the prevention of pigmentation problems. Also try to exfoliate your skin twice a week. These methods can prove useful to people who have to travel a lot and work under the sun for long hours.
Treating hyperpigmentation means lightening the dark areas of your skin. The market is full of different products that guarantee hyperpigmentation cure. But first you should consult your doctor and buy what is prescribed to you because not all products might suit your skin type.
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