Treating Hyperpigm
The perception of beauty is said to be in the eye of the beholder , though we know facial geometry plays a role . However , what is often overlooked is how skin tone affects our assessment of that beauty .
Solar lentigines are the medical term for sunspots or age spots that occur due to increased melanin production . As this name implies , the spots are trigin by Dr . Tahl Humes
The perception of beauty is said to be in the eye of the beholder , though we know facial geometry plays a role . However , what is often overlooked is how skin tone affects our assessment of that beauty . Wrinkles are not the only way we evaluate age ; uneven skin tone can add up to twelve years to one ’ s perceived age . When we think of healthy skin , we think of a smooth canvas with minimal imperfections . When this is disrupted , the skin can look uneven , unhealthy , or aged .
Hyperpigmentation is the term used to describe darkened areas of the skin that occur from excess melanin . This can come in the form of localized spots or diffuse patches on the skin . Hyperpigmentation is frustrating , but it is usually harmless and can occur on all skin types .
Common Types of Hyperpigmentation
An increase in melanin , the substance in the skin that produces pigment , leads to hyperpigmentation . This can be triggered by several causes , including sun exposure , age , hormones , and inflammation .
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