5 strange causes of hyperpigmentation

Dark spots are a type of skin blemish that you don’t want to have. Dark spots occur when there is an increased amount of melanin. Whether you are dark, light, brown or olive skinned depends on this pigment. Although dark-skinned people face higher odds of developing brown spots, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t develop in fair-skinned people. Is sun exposure the only reason you get these horrible spots? Here are 5 causes of hyperpigmentation that you probably don’t know about.

Does plucking facial hair cause dark spots?

Having a shadow of a mustache is the nightmare of any woman. Typically, women use tweezers to get rid of unwanted facial hair. Waxes and depilatory creams are also widely used. Trauma to the skin from the tweezers could cause the skin to become inflamed. It happens if you don’t get rid of the hair at the root. Hair removal creams can also be harsh on the skin and cause inflammation. This will pave the way for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

You could use a hydrocortisone cream if you are afraid your skin will darken. Apply a little on the infected skin. However, use it sparingly and only for a short time. You need to take care of your skin. Make sure your cleanser isn’t too strong for your skin. It is not advisable to use a toner and scrub when you have skin inflammation.

Your hormone level goes crazy

Hormonal imbalance is very common in women. Birth control and pregnancy pills can wreak havoc on your body’s chemical processes. An increase in your hormone level can cause an increase in melanin. The type of hyperpigmentation in this case is usually melasma. It usually occurs on the face and appears as brown spots.

For pregnant women, it is known as “the mask of pregnancy”. There may also be a light dark line running from the abdomen to the pubic area.

If the darkening of the skin is due to hormonal imbalances, it should not persist after delivery. If you are unlucky and the problem does not go away, use skin lightening lotions or chemical peels to treat it. Don’t hesitate to change your birth control pill if you think that’s where your skin darkening problem lies.

Spending long hours on your laptop

Never in a million years would I have guessed that a computer could be to blame for dark spots. The dark spots on her thighs could be the work of a laptop. This is why you should avoid working with the laptop on your lap for long hours. After a few months, hyperpigmentation problems may arise. If you feel the bottom of the laptop, you’ll know it’s hot. That heat over time is warm enough to cause your skin to darken. Some people know this as tan skin syndrome or fire spots. The more scientific name would be “erythema ab igne”. If you are an avid laptop user, you should either get a laptop cooler or place it on a tray table that sits on your thighs.

Do you often spill lemon juice on your hand??

Do you usually drink cocktails? Then be careful with the lemon or lime that you squeeze. It could give you discolored streaks on your skin. When exposed to UV rays from the sun, some citrus botanicals initiate a phototoxic reaction. Some people call it “waiter burn.”

So if you spill lemon juice on your hands and walk around in the sun, you’ll not only get sunburn but also discolored streaks that look like drip marks. Having brown spots in this way is very rare. However, it’s something you might want to keep in mind whenever you’re dealing with lemon juice.

Is your bra too tight??

When you want your breasts to appear larger and more voluminous, a form-fitting bra would be ideal. Too bad this could lead to dark spots. What is the explanation? The skin is irritated due to the friction between the bra and the skin. This triggers a change in skin color in that area. There is a special name for this form of hyperpigmentation, which most doctors refer to as “bra burn.” The skin takes on a dark red and shiny appearance, almost as if it has been burned.

Read below to see if you have the following problems with your bra. If yes, then you should get a better fitting bra.

• Your bra clasp cannot stay fastened.
• The straps are so tight under your armpits that your flesh sticks out.
• The bra straps are too tight on the shoulders and leave a line on the skin after removal.

For the treatment of bra-related hyperpigmentation, you can try an over-the-counter or prescription topical cream. Some people even suggest doing a chemical peel which works faster.