Pigment Spots: The Answers to Your Questions

In this article we'll cover the most important questions related to pigmentation and pigment spots, and it's prevention to correction through camouflage, here are the practical tips by expert dermatologists.

SEASONAL BROWN SPOTS

Question: 20 years old, matte skin and brown spots from the first rays?

Advice - At the arrival of sunny days, the Sunshine being more important, vigilance is necessary. A daily cream with SPF is sufficient in normal conditions of exposure but as soon as there is overexposure (coffee or lunch on the terrace, walking in the streets or the countryside on weekends, any type of outdoor sports such as cycling, jogging, tennis…), it is necessary to reapply a protective cream with SPF, even over the makeup. If the exposure is prolonged, it is necessary to reapply the treatment with SPF every 2 hours.

Question: At 32 years old, a spot appeared above my mouth, right where "the mustache" is located?

Advice - The spot described is probably a melasma, hyperpigmentation localized under hormonal influence (pill, pregnancy…), effectively reactivated most often by UV. the application of a sunscreen SPF 50 is essential to avoid reappearance but must be repeated several times during the day in case of occasional and/or prolonged exposure, especially in summer. You have to have his tube of sunscreen in his bag to be able to react very quickly. The ideal is the easy-to-use stick in this area of the face.

Question: A dark spot on the forehead appeared around 35 years after the use of an anti-acne?

Advice - This stain probably corresponds to a melasma-like hyper-pigmentation that can be caused by the combination drug-sun and/or under hormonal influence. There are dermatological peeling-type chemical treatments that need to be done in the winter and that can really improve hyper-pigmentation. The opinion of a dermatologist would be interesting. Otherwise, the use of depigmenting cosmetics combined with a daily cream with SPF all year round helps to reduce the stain. From the sunny days, it is necessary to think about regularly applying sunscreen, UV. being more present, some go through the windows, it is essential to protect yourself by reapplying your SPF product, even over makeup.

In extreme bathing conditions, it is necessary to protect yourself with an SPF 50 and reapply the product every 2 hours if bathing is prolonged. Exposure in the summer between 11am and 4pm is strongly discouraged.

There are treatment and protective treatments and treatment, camouflage and protective makeup that can significantly improve pigmentation disorders.

Prevent the Appearance of Spots

Question: Pregnant 5 months, how to avoid pregnancy mask?

Advice - It is necessary to be extremely vigilant during pregnancy with the sun and protect yourself to the maximum to avoid the famous "pregnancy mask". An index 50 is recommended but must be reapplied very regularly in case of prolonged or unusual exposure every 2 hours (lunch on the terrace, day trip, cycling, swimming, gardening…). The ideal is to always have your product in the bag and do not hesitate to put it back in the day, even in case of indirect exposure and even over makeup.

SPOTS AND HORMONAL DISORDER

Question: At 40, as a result of a hormonal problem, I had a lot of acne on the face and back and the spots remained?

Advice - The idea is to limit the overproduction of melanin which is the pigment responsible for the coloring of the skin. Excess production is triggered by UV but also by inflammatory phenomena and under hormonal influence. The ideal is to use a depigmenting care with daily sun protection throughout the year and to strengthen the sun protection from the sunny days, during unusual or prolonged exposure. Some spots can be treated by peeling or laser at the dermatologist.

Question: At 27, I take the pill and suffer from brown spots on my face. Is it related?

Advice - Hormonal influence is recognized in the appearance of spots. The use of lightening creams is effective only if it is coupled with sun protection with a daily SPF, strengthened in case of unusual and/or prolonged exposure, especially in the summer. The solar product must be reapplied every 2 hours in all outdoor situations from the sunny days and exposure between 11h and 16h is strongly discouraged.

SCRUB A STAIN

Question: 2 years after pregnancy, my "mask" has faded but remains visible despite many cosmetic and dermatological treatments?

Advice - Management of melasma-like pigmentation disorders is complex and sometimes disappointing. Due to its origin, hormonal influence and UV, the reappearance of this type of spot is frequent, and this despite effective management.

Some rules to limit recidivism are indispensable to follow:

Use a cosmetic depigmentant throughout the year always combined with a daily day cream containing an SPF.

Protect yourself from UV drastically as soon as the situation lends itself to it: prolonged situation behind windows, behind illuminated screens, outside in direct or indirect exposure (even under the umbrella !), and do not forget to reapply the sun protection every 2 hours.

BROWN SPOTS ON MATTE AND DARK SKIN

Question: Caribbean with very light brown skin, brown spots on the neckline, face, upper arms and upper back spoil my life?

Advice - On colored skin, the production of melanin may be more easily stimulated. The only solution to avoid it is to protect yourself from the sun by observing the Basic Rules:

• Use a daily Day Cream with SPF face neck and neckline.
• Avoid sun exposure between 12 and 16h. if it cannot be avoided, use hat, scarf and sunscreen high index, to be reapplied very frequently.

Question: Radical solutions to get rid of spots on black and mixed skin?

Advice - There are solutions to significantly reduce pigment spots, but recurrence is frequent and control of melanin production is difficult to achieve, which is why it is important to have a comprehensive management to be able to achieve results by combining dermatological and cosmetic treatments including makeup.

SPECIFIC ANTI-STAIN CARE

Question: Do anti-stain creams really work?

Advice - Depigmenting cosmetic creams bring an improvement of pigment disorders provided that they are well used (frequency of application, association with an SPF…). Some of them, such as Epicuren even Better range, have even proven their effectiveness compared to a dermatological treatment.

The use of a sunscreen is essential and the important thing is to find the one that goes well in order to be able to apply it regularly if necessary, hence the interest of a daily day cream containing an SPF adapted to the type of skin (type SD or EB (cream or lotion) and a higher SPF care with a texture adapted type EB SPF45.

Question: Is it effective to put on the hands of anti-stain creams studied for the face?

Advice - Using anti-stain treatments on the hands can improve pigmentary disorders provided that an SPF cream is combined in view of the exposed area. There are specific care that combines treatment and protection.

BROWN SPOTS AND HAIR REMOVAL

Question: Can Hair Removal of the mustache cause spots with time ?

Advice - Repeated hair removal can be a form of trauma that causes inflammatory reactions that can cause overproduction of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color, and therefore be responsible for pigmentation disorders. It is important to use a restorative cream after hair removal and a cosmetic cream containing ingredients aimed at limiting the production of melanin and an SPF to protect against UV.

Question: Can we treat spots on the jersey?

Advice - There are a number of effective treatments for treating spots, one should not hesitate to consult a dermatologist.

BCBG Max Azria - The Perfect Choice for Cloth Spots

BROWN SPOTS AND ACNE

Question: How to get rid of black traces due to acne?

Advice - There are post-acne inflammatory phenomena that can cause pigment disorders especially if the lesions are traumatized or triturated by excessive manipulation. To avoid pigment spots in this context, it is necessary first of all not to fidget her skin, take care of it with rigorous cleaning and proper treatment, and regularly protect it from UV.

Some dermatological treatments such as peeling or laser are effective in reducing acne spots and scars.

AGE SPOTS

Question: At 55 years old (although appearing 45 according to all reviews), a brownish old age spot appeared on the left cheek, the size of a pea. How to remove it?

Advice - There are effective treatments to reduce this type of stain either with a depigmenting preparation or by laser session (painless) to be done during the winter by the dermatologist. Prior consultation is necessary to determine the number of laser sessions required.

WHITE SPOTS AND VITILIGO

Question: 21 years old and quite clear skin, very many white spots never tan on my arms and legs?

Advice - White spots can be of various origin (dryness, darter, vitiligo), it is important to make the point with the dermatologist in order to have the appropriate treatment.

Question: What to do with a small white spot near the chin, with can be a small mole inside, barely visible?

Advice - Any type of moles should be examined by the dermatologist so that he determines whether it is better to remove it because of its potential to degenerate.

Question: 30 years old fair skin, I have a vitiligo (progressive depigmentation) around the mouth and on the hands. How to camouflage it and prevent its progression?

Advice - There are corrective make-ups that provide an immediate solution to the sometimes unsightly appearance of white spots. The Association of vitiligo organizes makeup workshops for patients, do not hesitate to contact them.

LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF SPOTS

Question: In the long term, can one contract diseases due to hyper-pigmentation if one does not take precautions?

Advice - Pigment disorders can have an impact on quality of life sometimes difficult to bear. A comprehensive and continuous support helps to avoid this.