Spots on the Skin: what can I do?

There are multiple and diverse causes that can cause the appearance of spots on the skin, but if something is clear it is that while age is one of the least important factors, the sun is the true enemy of the skin, so learn to protect yourself. They can properly stop these spots from appearing.

According to dermatologist in Rajouri Garden, "the main cause of the appearance of spots on the skin is exposure to solar radiation." The expert explains that this is because " prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays causes the skin to generate a greater amount of melanin, the natural pigment that protects against solar radiation, so that in those areas of our skin where melanin accumulates, a stain will finally appear”.

These spots, says dermatologist in Rajouri Garden, "are known as solar lentigo and usually appear in frequently photo-exposed areas, such as the face, back and décolleté, in both men and women." Other additional factors that can influence the appearance of skin spots are hormonal changes, such as those that occur during pregnancy or with the use of contraceptives, which give rise to other types of spots known as melasma and that usually appear in areas like cheeks, forehead and mustache.

The role that age fulfills in this aspect, affirms the skin specialist in Rajouri Garden, is due to the fact that " with the years the possibilities of developing this type of spots increase ", since there is a longer time of exposure to the sun and the skin becomes drier and less elastic. Although there is no specific age from which these lesions begin to appear, as it depends on the time and degree of sun exposure, they are generally more frequent between the ages of 30 and 40.

The dermatologist in Shastri Nagar, defends in this sense that "there are many types of spots, therefore it cannot be generalized when we talk about them, since there may be other types of injuries that are due to other causes”.

Faced with this problem, dermatologist in Shastri Nagar assures that "the only thing in our hands is to protect ourselves from the sun, because the other factors do not depend on us." In this sense, dermatologist declares that "the use of daily sunscreens on commonly exposed skin, such as that of the face, neck and hands, is essential."

The skin specialist in Shastri Nagar denounces that "there is an erroneous belief that we should use these creams only in the summer months, however, UV radiation is present throughout the year, to a greater or lesser extent, so it is necessary to maintain continuous protection”. In addition, the use of these protective creams, he declares, "not only prevents the appearance of solar lentigo, but also prevents the appearance of skin cancer."

How to treat Spots?

In the event that they have appeared, there are numerous topical products and chemical and physical techniques to eliminate these injuries, although it is important, before taking any action, to contact a professional who confirms the diagnosis and can give a specific solution for the type spot in question. Among the available treatments, says dermatologist in Vishnu Garden, "we found depigmenting agents, peels and treatments with lasers and light sources":

• Depigmenting agents: The skin specialist in Vishnu Garden highlights hydroquinone and its derivatives, kojiko acid, azelaic acid and retinol.
• Peeling: Combinations of different types of acids and depigmenting agents are used in different concentrations, depending on the pathology to be treated.
• Lasers and light sources: The expert states that among the options with the highest effectiveness rate are pulsed light and Q-Switched lasers, which are used for spots of the solar lentigo type. The possibility of carrying out cryotherapy treatment in certain more localized lesions also stands out as an alternative.

How to care for your skin at home?

The fundamental pillars for skin care are hydration and photoprotection, since both measures aim to avoid skin photoaging, and with it the appearance of spots and the possibility of developing cancer.

Dermatologist in Delhi also advises a diet rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin E, vitamin C, carotenoids and lycopene, since "they have shown to have a protective role against aging." Tobacco causes premature aging of the skin, hinders wound healing and favors the appearance of skin cancer, so avoiding it also falls within the recommendations for healthy, blemish-free skin.