Light or dark pigment spots on the body –This is a heavy burden that many representatives of the fair sex have to bear all their lives. But in seemingly hopeless situations, there are always two ways: to fight and win, to give in and endure. The main thing is to start treatment in time, and not to wait until the processes become irreversible.
Vitiligo or white spots on the skin
Only two percent of the world's population is sickthis serious, although completely safe disease, when white spots form and grow on the skin. At first, few people pay attention to this defect, but only when the milky-white islands greatly increase in size and merge with each other, girls begin to panic. First of all, the area around the mouth and eyes, fingers, elbows, knees, back are affected. If, for example, the scalp gets sick, even the hair suffers. Individual areas lose pigmentation, as a result of which a person partially turns gray. Fortunately, this disease is not transmitted by airborne droplets. It is believed that it can be inherited from parents. In fact, even scientists and doctors do not know the true causes of such skin problems. Some argue that genes are to blame, which already contain information about specific changes in the immune system. Others are sure that low-quality cosmetics affect the onset of processes. But the result is the same: the body rejects melanocyte cells, which are responsible for skin color. The sad thing is that our society is not always loyal to people whose lives are already very much poisoned by vitiligo. The distinctive feature of this disease is that the spots do not darken, even if you spend all your time in solariums and on the beach. And if white-skinned girls may not worry much, then dark-skinned representatives of the fair sex have a hard time, since such lesions cannot be painted over even with foundation.
What can trigger the onset of the disease?
- Stress
You don't necessarily have to go through something seriouspsychological shock for autoimmune aggression to manifest itself. Sometimes some physiological changes in the body are enough. For example, this could be pregnancy, childbirth, surgery, cancer, a course of chemotherapy.
- Excessive love of ultraviolet
Quite often, skin problems begin immediatelyafter a serious burn. People who come to the sea for a week's vacation and want to achieve a "chocolate" color as quickly as possible are especially guilty of this. The onset and development of the disease Usually the disease manifests itself in people aged ten to thirty-five years. At first, as mentioned above, one or two white, barely noticeable islands appear on the body. They may not grow or change shape for quite a long time, which in most cases does not cause discomfort. But something happens, the situation changes dramatically and the spots gradually cover the entire body. The same thing, according to experts, happened to the great Michael Jackson. Surprisingly, such processes do not affect a person's health in any way - his organs continue to function normally, the patient does not have problems with hearing, touch, or vision. The only thing the patient has to worry about is that direct sunlight does not fall on the damaged areas. Otherwise, you can get a severe sunburn or even get skin cancer. Fighting vitiligo Today, there are quite a large number of different methods for removing pigment spots, each of which has both advantages and disadvantages. However, you should not expect a 100% miracle in any case, since sometimes patients spend millions of rubles and are not cured, and sometimes the problem goes away as unexpectedly as it appeared.
- Whitening
Find a clinic in Russia where you canHigh-quality skin whitening is quite difficult, since such procedures must be carried out by experienced specialists in specially equipped rooms. Fortunately (or unfortunately), not many are licensed to provide such services. Removing age spots with creams is quite dangerous, and it is recommended to resort to this method only if there are really a lot of spots on the body. The problem is that the aggressive components of such products destroy healthy pigment cells, due to which the skin color is evened out. After a one-time visit to a cosmetologist, you are unlikely to feel worse. However, if you resort to the services of specialists repeatedly, then after a few years a tumor may form in the kidneys. In our country, such creams are sold only by prescription, in some countries their manufacture, import and sale are generally prohibited.
- Skin Replacement
In Russia, few people decide to undergo plastic surgeryoperations to get rid of white spots, but in the West this method is popular. The downside is that in some cases the transplanted skin areas also lose color, which is why the procedure has to be repeated again. If unsuccessful, scars or dense bumps may remain on the body.
- PUVA-therapy
It's much easier for dark-skinned people because they cantake a drug that increases sensitivity to UV exposure and sunbathe in a specially equipped solarium. So, after a few weeks, white skin can darken by forty percent. If we talk about the disadvantages, then this is the duration of the course - up to three months, and the high cost of the procedure. In addition, after two to four months you will have to visit a specialist again to consolidate the result.
- Laser
Ultraviolet excimer device launchedto combat stains relatively recently, so the consequences of such treatment are quite difficult to predict. Usually, it copes with affected areas that do not exceed five centimeters in diameter.
- Folk remedies
Remove stains with parsley, dill,duckweed, parsnip and other useful products were known to our ancestors. Of course, it will take much longer, but the result will completely satisfy you. In addition, the treated leather does not deteriorate, does not dry out and does not lose its properties.
- Vitamins
Lack of B vitamins and microelements,which the human body needs so much, can lead to depigmentation. Eat as much liver, cereals, beets, apples as possible. Products rich in zinc and copper will help you overcome your problem. Let's go to the hospital for an examination: what could be the catch Removing age spots is not always a solution to the problem, since sometimes such formations are a symptom or manifestation of another, more serious disease. The fact is that such lesions can occur due to a malfunction of the thyroid gland. Be careful, since sometimes white islands appear after a burn, scratch, rash, and an inexperienced employee of a cosmetology office can diagnose vitiligo at a glance. You should not immediately agree to complex procedures, since in most cases, defects resulting from injury go away on their own after six months to a year. In some cases, such an exotic disease is mistaken for banal lichen, which is treated with ordinary ointments and medicines. If you do get vitiligo and your doctor confirms the diagnosis, corticosteroid ointments can prevent the spread of spots in the early stages.
Freckles on the body: how to get rid of dark pigment spots
Nowadays, many beauty salons promisefor the fair sex to “erase” brown formations on the skin in just one or two sessions, but not everyone decides to visit cosmetologists. Some are scared by the high cost of the procedures, while others find it difficult to believe that such manipulations will not harm their health. There is a separate category of women who do not believe in a positive effect. But even those who have decided on peeling, whitening or laser treatment are divided into two camps: those satisfied and those dissatisfied with the result. Doing peeling or getting rid of old skin Remember the fairy tale about Ivanushka and his bride Vasilisa the Wise, who shed her skin to become a beauty. In the twenty-first century, this procedure is called peeling, when a cosmetologist removes the upper layers of the epidermis using special solutions or devices. Types of peeling by the method of implementation
- Mechanical peeling
This can be either a grinding attachment,which the body is treated, or a mixture containing tiny particles. In the first case, the procedure may be a little painful, but the positive effect will be visible already in the second or third session.
- Chemical peeling
Acid and enzyme peels can be done bothin salons and at home. However, it should be understood that self-treatment is quite dangerous, because improper storage and use of a particular drug can lead to skin burns.
- Hardware peeling
Most often, dermatologists recommend treatmentpigment spots with laser and ultrasound, as it is considered the safest and most painless way to combat skin defects. But the cost of one procedure in a beauty salon, unfortunately, will not be affordable for every girl. Types of peelings by depth of impact
- Surface
This type of exfoliation will help removemilky-brown spots on the body, "erase" fine wrinkles on the face, restore color, improve skin tone. Redness, irritation, slight swelling that may appear after the procedure usually disappear on the second or third day.
- Median
If superficial peeling "cleans off"only the cells that have already outlived their usefulness, then in this case the entire stratum corneum is removed. It usually takes two to three weeks for patients to fully recover after one such procedure. Therefore, if you decide to visit a cosmetologist, it is still worth taking a short vacation for this time.
- Deep
Deep exfoliation is a rather complicated procedure.complicated, dangerous and painful, often equated to surgery. In most clinics, such peeling is done under anesthesia, and clients are sent home only after three to four days. It is recommended to resort to it only as a last resort. As for the recovery period, everything depends on the human body, but on average, regeneration takes about a month. Be careful, peeling or who is prohibited from entering Before you decide on such experiments with your skin, be sure to consult with your doctor. Familiarize yourself with the indications and contraindications, take all precautions. Do not be lazy to undergo a comprehensive examination of the body. Be sure to read the reviews of the institution where you plan to go. So, you decided to exfoliate, but do not know when is the best time to do it? Usually, specialists recommend contacting clinics from early September to March, since during this period the skin will not be exposed to strong ultraviolet radiation. But, despite this, you will still have to apply nourishing, moisturizing and protective creams to the body. Prevention of freckles or how to take care of your body skin
- Arms
To prevent pigmentation marks from appearing on your arms and shouldersspots, be sure to apply a protective cream to exposed areas of skin. In winter and early spring, wipe your body with water in which potatoes or celery were boiled. If it is very cold outside, be sure to wear gloves, as temperature changes negatively affect the condition of your hands.
- Back
Make sure to take a bath twice a week.with decoctions of bleaching herbs (chamomile, rosemary), with wheat bran, special mixtures and salts. The water temperature should be on average from thirty to thirty-five degrees. It is also recommended to rub with a hard mitten every day. For the solution, take a liter of water, a spoonful of vinegar and two or three spoons of regular table salt, iodized salt is possible.
Whitening masks: what girls should know about
Whitening creams and masks that are sold instores and pharmacies without prescriptions, are not as safe as they may seem at first glance. In the hands of an inexperienced beauty, this is a time bomb that can explode on the face at any moment and manifest itself in the form of an allergy or a burn. No matter how high-quality, expensive and advertised the cosmetics are, no matter how often you used them before, before each use, be sure to test the newly purchased product. It is better to do a sensitivity test on the bend of the elbow, since there is the most delicate and thin area of the skin. The same should be done if you have prepared a mixture or tincture yourself. So, for example, a cucumber or dill mask can cause a negative reaction in a representative of the fair sex with increased sensitivity to one of the components. Before applying the whitening mask, be sure to take a shower, wipe the skin with a toner or lotion to remove dust and dirt particles. Three days before the procedure, you can do a light peeling. You can make a scrub from coffee beans, grape seeds or apples ground in a coffee grinder. Also, do not forget to read the instructions. If it says that the maximum holding time is 20 minutes, do not keep the whitening mask longer. Do not apply the product too often, so as not to damage the skin. We recommend reading:
