Contents:
- Medical Video: How Kojic Acid Helps Reduce the Appearance of Brown Spots
- Causes of brown spots on the face
- Melasma
- Freckles
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- How to get rid of brown spots on the face
- 1. Bleaching agent
- 2. Chemical peeling
- 3. ND laser therapy: Yag
- 4. Drinking medicine
Medical Video: How Kojic Acid Helps Reduce the Appearance of Brown Spots
Having a smooth and clean face is certainly a dream of both women and men. Unfortunately, there are many factors that can make your facial skin experience various problems, one of which is very common is brown spots. These brown patches on the face are usually influenced by various factors. Here I will discuss various causes plus how to eliminate them.
Causes of brown spots on the face
Brown spots on the face can arise due to various factors such as melasma, frecklesand post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Melasma
Melasma is blackish brown spots that appear on the face. Generally, melasma occurs in women because of the accumulation of dark pigments in certain areas of the face. Especially in areas that stand out and are much exposed to sunlight.
Freckles
Freckles are brown spots on the face that generally appear due to genetic factors. Usually freckles appeared since birth on the face. This condition occurs mainly in people who have brightly colored skin and eyes.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is an inflammatory reaction on the skin that is usually caused by certain chemicals and the process of physical trauma which eventually leaves a brownish mark on the skin.
How to get rid of brown spots on the face
Brown spots on the face usually cannot be removed with natural treatments or over-the-counter creams on the market. Although it can fade, the brown spots cannot disappear completely. Therefore, I recommend that you do treatment with a dermatologist.
Generally doctors will find out the main cause first. For example, if the main cause is the use of hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills or injections), the use of the drug needs to be stopped. However, if the cause is due to exposure to excessive UV radiation from the sun, your doctor will advise you to use sunscreen.
In addition, there are several ways that are usually recommended for dealing with facial problems such as:
1. Bleaching agent
Usually the main therapy for removing brown spots on the face is by using a whitening agent. Various whitening ingredients that can be prescribed such as hydroquinone, arbutin, retinol, kojic acid, and others. You need to consult a dermatologist to find a whitening agent that is suitable and in accordance with the condition of your skin.
Remember, don't just buy cream without the doctor's advice. Because the cream purchased carelessly instead of eliminating facial problems; even the opposite can happen. The face can experience irritation and even other problems that harm you.
2. Chemical peeling
In addition, another therapy that can be used to remove brown spots on the face is by chemical peeling. The goal is to peel the skin area with excess melanin in it. That way, even brownish spots will diminish and slowly disappear.
3. ND laser therapy: Yag
Besides chemical peeling, treatments can be combined with Nd: Yag laser therapy to break down the buildup of melanin. This laser therapy is able to reach deeper layers of skin tissue compared to other types of lasers.
4. Drinking medicine
In addition to direct therapy to the problematic skin, the doctor will also give medication to drink. Usually the drugs given contain ascorbic acid, glutathione, vitamin E, and other ingredients that are tailored to the needs.
In essence, just one type of treatment is not enough. Various treatment combinations are needed to help eliminate brown spots on the face more optimally. The doctor will also give you appropriate facial creams, sunscreens, and oral medications to prevent brown spots from coming back after treatment.
