Sunny greetings

The air had the smell of spring. But the first rays of the sun do not bring all the joy. Some darken her freckles, and even age spots on the face. Can you protect yourself from them?

Our expert - dermatologist Marina Pitertseva .

These different. They are dangerous?

Unlike freckles, age spots do not arise from the sun, although its effects are always making them more visible. And although by themselves they too often harmless, though their very appearance - is a signal that something in the body is not so. What exactly can cause pigmentation disorders of the skin?

Hormonal changes. This often happens during pregnancy, using hormonal contraceptives. Or the beginning of menopause (which is why some women after age 40 are much more likely to suffer from increased pigmentation than the young).

Malfunctions of the endocrine system - the adrenal gland, thyroid gland.

Diseases of the liver, gall bladder, gastrointestinal tract.

Chronic inflammation of the urogenital area.

Postinfectious processes: a classic case where, had been ill with hepatitis A in the form of hidden or greased, after a while a man suddenly drew attention to the fact that appeared on the skin of dark spots.

Certain medications, such as drugs for the treatment of infertility, insomnia, high blood pressure, may cause as a side effect hyperpigmentation.

Age - the skin over the years, becoming more receptive to external stimuli, and the sun, there are pockets of hyperpigmentation.

If you find yourself in spots, certainly need to be examined in order to accurately determine the cause of its occurrence. Some types of hyperpigmentation if untreated can lead to skin cancer. If you notice unexplained dark spots on the skin should consult a dermatologist.

Often, you need to visit the therapist, to pass a general analysis of blood and urine. You might also need advice and an endocrinologist and a gastroenterologist, and women - a gynecologist.

It is better to run forward than get behind

Is it possible to prevent violation of skin pigmentation? It is possible, but not always: if they wanted to stains "can not be abolished" with the pregnancy or the natural aging process of the skin (after 60 years, half of the people is one, and even a few age spots on the face or hands, body).

As for the other situations, it is necessary to protect the skin from UV radiation. And by the way, not only the face, but also my hands, which are much more prone to "spot".

In the first days of spring should be used with UV protective oils - filters, as well as tools with SPF 30 is applied to the skin for half an hour before going outside. Incidentally sunscreen is only effective for two hours. Then it must be applied again.

If you do not think to leave the house without make-up, then try to use instead of the usual decorative sunscreen cosmetics. And, of course, do not forget about hats, long-sleeved clothing. This will help the skin to hide from the evil greetings ultraviolet.

And generally it is better to run forward, and at the end of winter to prepare for the meeting with the spring sunshine. Take care to minimize the deficiency of vitamin C: Eat more citrus fruit, sauerkraut, drink the infusion of rose hips and blackcurrant mousse and take ascorbic acid.

Sometimes spots provokes a lack of folic acid deficiency can make up for it with the help of tablets. Top suppliers of natural folate - leafy salads, spinach, kale, liver, and some kinds of fish - tuna, salmon.

Nitrogen or laser

Often the problem of age spots is solved "automatically" in the treatment of the underlying disease that caused their appearance. If this does not happen, the dermatologist may prescribe vitamin supplements (ascorbic acid, nicotinic acid, and others.), External agents - ointments, creams, lotions. But do not try to experiment with the selection of drugs on their own - to use strong means irritates the skin and can cause a darkening stain resistant, to deal with them will be much more difficult.

Many believe that it is very effective against superficial pigmentation and the median chemical peeling (exfoliation of skin cells). However, this is not the case. Firstly, such a monotherapy to 100% of the spots do not get rid of. After a course of procedures required to appoint bleaching creams. Second, a chemical peel is quite aggressive, after skin needs special care, in addition, the physician should assign antioxidants and anti-inflammatory drugs for cell recovery. Finally, to carry out chemical peels can only start from September to mid-March, which restricts the use of this method.

According to most specialists dermatologists, the most modern and effective way to treat pigmentation - is the use of innovative laser systems with ultrashort pulse duration. This technology gives the physician the ability to "point" to destroy the cells with high content of pigment, avoids the accumulation of melanin selectively protects against unwanted mechanical and thermal damage to surrounding tissue. However, the method has contraindications - keloid scars, arthritis, diabetes and some other diseases.

Spot "output", and acting on them in liquid nitrogen. But then needed "rehabilitation" to adopt a healthy skin appearance, which takes about a month.

Source

Industry News

Go back to the main page