How to prevent skin darkening and skin pigmentation
Skin darkening and pigmentation happens due to the mal
function of the melanin cells on the skin surface. These cells are responsible
in maintaining the skin tone and color. They also are responsible in ensuring
an even skin tone, across the entire surface area of the skin. Melanin pigments
need nutrients and vitamins for their functioning. People will have to ensure
that these nutrients are available in adequate quantities. These nutrients can
be provided through the dietary food intake of the people. The nutrients
present in food items are absorbed by blood and are supplied to the skin cells.
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If the nutrient supply is insufficient, melanin pigments
become inefficient and this can result in overall skin darkening and skin
pigmentation. Supplementary nutrients can be provided to the melanin pigments
via ingested compounds and also by external application of skin maintenance
creams and lotions. Nutrients are also essential for the rejuvenation ability
of melanin cells, especially vitamins. If these vitamins are not provided to
the cells they become dormant and lie in isolated concentrations on damaged
parts of the skin. These are visible in the forms of skin pigmentation and ski
darkening. Nutrient supply is vital for prevention of skin darkening and skin pigmentation.
Over exposure to sunlight is one of the major causes of skin
darkening. It is important for the skin to receive adequate amounts of sunlight
periodically but at the same time, over exposure can lead to break down of
melanin pigments and also other skin cells. This causes isolated patches of
skin darkening, which can also spread to other overexposed parts of the skin.
This can be prevented by using sun blocks and sun screen lotions. Sun blocks
keep away most of the ultra violet rays that are present in the sunlight and
this can reduce the work strain on skin cells, especially melanin pigments.
Skin infections can also cause skin darkening.
Untreated or under
treated infections can damage the skin cells and melanin pigments can become
dormant and ineffective. It is not only important to treat the skin infections
immediately, it is also vital to continue the treatment to its completion. Skin
darkening and skin pigmentation are direct effects of the ill health of the
skin cells. Most of these ailments can be treated effectively with the help of
preventive measures, nutritional and supplemental intakes. But, some types of
skin ailments can be of serious nature, skin cancer being one example. Medical
attention and treatment is necessary these types of ailments.
Causes for skin changes and pigmentation
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Skin coloration and tone is maintained for a larger part of
the life cycle in people. When people approach their old age, all parts of
their bodies show signs of slowing down and effects of constant wear and tear.
Skin is no exception to this phenomenon. In fact, skin is one of the most over
worked parts of the body. The function of skin cells is to protect the body
against external damage, while maintaining an even skin tone at the same time.
Due to wear and tear skin changes take place as the skin cells display
decreased efficiency.
They no longer are capable of functioning to their fullest
ability. This can also be visibly seen as the skin becomes dry and parched.
There are any wrinkles on the skin and wounds take a longer time to heal. Skin
pigmentation occurs in isolated parts and gradually spreads to other parts of
the skin also. This type of natural degeneration in the functioning of the skin
is unavoidable and inevitable. Apart from old age and wear and tear, skin
changes can also be caused by various other reasons. People whose occupations
expose their skins to excessive sunlight and impurities can experience skin
changes and skin pigmentation at a much younger age.
People who are exposed to harsh chemicals and pollutants can
also face similar situations. Even young people undergoing adolescence can
experience skin changes caused by infections that can have long
lasting effects like scars and pockmarks. Some of these kin changes are
harmless, while others can mean more serious implications. Skin changes also
include cancerous growths and infectious calluses, which warrant immediate and
sustained treatment and mediation. It is easier to prevent skin changes before
they occur, rather than trying to rectify them after they occur.
Majority of the skin damage is caused by sunlight; people are
constantly exposed to sunlight an UV rays. They must take adequate precautions
against over exposure. Sun blocks and creams must be used to ensure that there
is reasonable protection against the harmful effects of sunlight. People must
also use skin care products o that the skin is maintained in good working
condition, all the time. Skin also needs nutrients for its functioning, so,
people must ensure that their diets have enough nutrients for the skin
functioning. Specialized products that can aid the skin cells during the
process of wound healing must be used to ensure even healing and also to avoid
skin pigmentation.
What are skin spots?
Skin spots and skin pigmentation is the same and they appear
on the damaged parts of the skin. Skin is constantly bombarded by pollutants,
impurities and external attacks. The skin layer offers protection to the body
against theses external attacks and impurities. The skin cells are able to
withstand a lot of wear and tear; they also have the ability to repel some of these
attacks; absorb the impact of these attacks on their own without affecting the
internal parts, along with the ability to rejuvenate itself and heal some of
the wounds. There are many specialized cells in the skin that aid in the
healing process and melanin pigments are one such group of cells. These
pigments are present all over the skin surface and are responsible in
maintaining the skin coloration or evenness of skin tone, across the surface
area of the skin. They are constantly at work, healing the damaged cells and
imparting the body color to these cells. Since, skin is under constant attack,
these cells are under constant work.
Sometimes, the damage caused to some parts of the skin may be
so big that the melanin pigments are overwhelmed and are not able to rectify
it. This causes skin pigmentation or skin spots. Skin spots tend to
contain a larger concentration of melanin pigments that imparts the darker color.
All these pigments present in the spot are damaged and they cannot function
properly on their own. These damaged pigments cannot even be healed properly,
so, they lie dormant in their unhealed state on the damaged patch of skin. Skin
spots are superficial in nature; they are restricted to the top layer of the
skin. They are not harmful in any way but they are unaesthetic to look at.
They can mar the
overall aesthetic appeal of the people. They can be removed with the help
of various methods and laser removal method is the most popular one. When the
skin spots are removed, the lower layer of the skin is exposed. The melanin
pigments in this new layer of skin are fresh and undamaged. So, they can
perform their function efficiently and this fresh patch of skin gradually
matches the skin tone of the surrounding area. Skin spots can appear on people
of all ages but it is more frequent on people who are approaching their old
age. They can also appear on people whose occupations over expose them to
sunlight.
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