A lot of information is circulating here and there regarding pigment spots. So much so that we no longer know where to turn when it comes to dissociating the true from the false in this thorny problem which affects many people. We take stock.
First of all, what is a pigment spot?
Let's start at the beginning: more commonly called "brown spots" because of their brownish color, pigment spots are due to excessive stimulation of melanocytes responsible for the synthesis of melanin, the pigment that gives the skin its color.
This phenomenon creates pigmentary irregularities in the epidermis, mainly on areas exposed to the sun such as the hands, face or neck.
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2 Can pigment spots be caused by acne?
TRUE !
It seems rather surprising and yet... If the rumor goes around that the sun makes pimples disappear, in reality, it is one of the things to avoid , especially when the scar is still young. Indeed, when skin tissue is altered, melanin is produced in excessive quantities and can accumulate in one area. After the pimple heals, this excess melanin remains and leaves a stain on the skin.
To avoid this, it's simple: protect yourself with an index 50+ sun filter to be renewed regularly during the day and avoid exposing yourself between noon and 4 p.m. , the times when the sun is at its peak.
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4 Brown spots = first signs of old age?
True and false !
As we told you above, brown spots can be caused by factors that have nothing to do with skin aging. If the first reason for their appearance remains exposure to the sun, aging comes second.
From the age of 40, the aging process can trigger an overproduction of melanin which creates irregularity in the epidermis. Senile lentigo first affects the hands and face before gradually spreading over the entire body.
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