Causes Of Melasma
Melasma is considered to be caused by excessive production of melanocytes or pigment producing cells.Through a process called melanogenesis excessive melanin is produced.This melanin is the deciding factor in skin color.Due to the process of melanogenesis skin pigmentation occurs.One interesting fact to be noted is that even though Melasma is a very common skin disorder, it is usually found in women in the age group 20-40.Dark skinned are more prone to this type of skin disorder rather than fair skinned ones.
There is no accurate reason or diagnostic treatment for Melasma. Still several factors are considered as possible causes for this skin problem.Let us have a look at these.
- Hormonal Changes:Estrogen and progesterone are the two important female hormones that are contributing factor for dark upper lip or lip pigmentation.These two hormones do really cause havoc in a woman’s body.Specially a woman who is pregnant or taking hormone replacement therapy following menopause or even any woman who is taking oral contraceptives is prone to this kind of disturbance of hormone in the body resulting in upper lip pigmentation.However, upper lip pigmentation may also develop spontaneously in some women who are neither pregnant, taking oral contraceptives, nor HRT medications.So there may be other reasons that cause this problem.Let us have a look at them.
- Over Exposure to Sun:Both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) are believed to contribute to the formation of melasma.Ultraviolet light from the sun, and even very strong light from light bulbs, can stimulate pigment-producing cells, or melanocytes in the skin.
- Thyroid Problem:Thyroid dysfunction may also lead to development of melasma.
- Reaction to Medicine or Cosmetics:Medications that sensitize the skin to UV radiation and certain cosmetics have been reported to cause melasma.Irritating the skin triggers melanocytes in dark-skinned people to produce more pigment. This is why using a skin care product that irritates the skin may cause or worsen melasma.
- Deficiency of folic acid:This is for some strange reason is one of the major causes of melama and hence upper lip pigmentation.
- Family History:People with a family history of melasma are more likely to develop this skin condition.
Diagnosis Of Melasma
A simple visual examination is enough to determine melasma. Doctors some times use a special lamp called “Wood’s Lamp”.The ultra violet light of the lamp helps doctors to clearly distinguish the extent and depth of skin pigmentation.A simple medical history also helps doctors decide what can be the contributory factor for skin discoloration.Occasionally, a skin biopsy is necessary to confirm that the brown patches are melasma.
Effective Treatment for Melasma
But whatever may be the reason for these unsightly facial pigmentation the solution found in this Skin Lightening Report is really effective and has provided permanent cure for pigmentation caused by Melasma to many of my friends in a relatively short time.This report tells you how to remove facial marks of any kind from the face by using some common herbs and ingredients found right at your home or at the nearest grocery store. You need not spend a fortune on costly cosmetic or medical procedures. I know because I had spent a fortune without any satisfactory result until I found this Skin Lightening Report.And the result is truely amazing.So grab a copy if you are in a hurry to see result immediately. After you get result you can share your experience with us.
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