Brown spots on the face are caused by "depigmentation", i.e. the disappearance of melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin color (pigmentation).
Skin color is defined by a person's phototype and sun exposure: areas regularly exposed to the sun are darker than less-exposed areas. The natural pigment that defines skin color is melanin, which the body secretes to protect the skin from UV radiation, resulting in tanning.
Pigmentation problems are linked to melanin malfunction, which generally leads to hyperpigmentation (dark spots) or the opposite, with depigmentation of the skin (lighter spots).
In the latter case, it's often a disease, such as vitiligo or albinism, which requires medical attention from a dermathologist.
Brown spots are also known as age spots, although they are not specifically age-related, or sun spots. They are small pigmented spots on the skin, varying in size and appearing on the parts of the body most often exposed to the sun, such as the face, hands, shoulders or arms. They are due to excessive melanin production, which creates depigmentation.
These brown spots are generally found on adults over 40, after several years' exposure to the sun. However, they can sometimes also be seen in younger people, due to intense or prolonged exposure to the sun without appropriate protection.
In general, they are not dangerous to our health. Even if they are benign, however, care must be taken, as a melanoma can be mistaken for a lentigo, and only a dermatologist can distinguish between the two. They do not require treatment, but can be made less visible for aesthetic reasons.
Brown spots are not to be confused with moles, which develop all over the body. Brown spots are mainly caused by repeated exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. After years of exposure, melanin can concentrate in certain areas of the skin, further pigmenting it. As a result, brown spots appear permanently, most commonly in people over the age of 40.
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The passage of time, sun exposure and bad habits of all kinds can cause irregularities in skin pigmentation. Sometimes, these are simply small, dark spots, but in other cases, they can be light spots. In this case, the skin is suffering from depigmentation. Your skin is photosensitive and easily reacts by expressing its discomfort through the appearance of brown spots or irregular pigmentation? Find a wide choice of products specially designed to overcome these pigmentation problems. Various formulas are available.
As we age, melanocytes (the cells responsible for melanin production) become irregularly functioning. This leads to overproduction of melanin in certain areas, forming pigmentation spots. This phenomenon is accentuated by environmental factors, such as cumulative exposure to UV rays.
UV rays are the main trigger for hyperpigmentation. UVA rays, in particular, penetrate deep into the skin, altering cell structure and stimulating excessive melanin production.
Hormonal imbalances, particularly those associated with the menopause, can exacerbate pigmentation irregularities. In addition, certain genetic predispositions also influence susceptibility to developing spots.
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