Skin spots are rather uncomfortable to live with.
They have a great impact upon one’s image and can seriously undermine one’s
confidence in himself/herself. This is why many people choose to remove those
brown spots, no matter what it takes. If you are one of those people who want
to get rid of dark spots and hyperpigmentation, then you probably know that
there is more than one method through which you can discolor the
hyperpigmentation.
First there are the modern techniques, such as laser
technology, microdermabrasion and professional bleaching procedures done in
dermatologist’s offices. Then there are the home based creams and ointments
which inhibit the production of melanin, thus discoloring the area which is
under treatment. There are also available creams which will chemically
exfoliate the upper layers of skin. These have a lower concentration than the
creams used in professional offices, but they are still great for removing or
discoloring brown spots. Last, but not least, there are the homemade products
which can be used safely for treating skin hyperpigmentation.
No matter which one of these treatments you decide
to use in order to solve the dark spot problem, you will have to avoid, as much
as possible, sun exposure during and after the treatment. This is mainly
because when undergoing a skin whitening treatment the skin is very sensitive
to external factors, thus the risk of damage cause by the sun increases
significantly. If you go for the laser treatment, microdermabrasion or any
other type of skin exfoliation the new layers of skin which will be much more
sensitive to the solar rays and sunburns may appear on the skin. In addition to
that, the skin will increase the amount of melanin to stop the harmful effects
of the sun and new dark spots may appear on the skin, even on the new layers.
If, on the other hand, you go for professional or
home bleaching, you will have to stay away from the sun rays or use a high SPF
lotion as otherwise the treatment will be useless. Most bleaching creams
inhibit the tyrosinase and the production of melanin will be reduced
significantly. This means that when the skin is exposed to the sun, there will
be no substance to protect the skin from its harmful effects. Also, if the skin
is exposed for a longer period, the production of melanin will increase,
reaching even higher levels than before the treatment, which will result in a
further darkening of the skin.
The sun is probably one of the worst skin enemies.
Keep it away from the surface of the skin at least during the treatment and a
few weeks after, so that you will be sure nothing wrong will happen to your
skin and the treatment will give the results you have always wanted.