Pigment spots (hyperpigmentation) are brown colorations of the skin caused by the activation of melanocytes. This activation takes place mainly through the UV radiation contained in sunlight. For this reason, pigment spots on the face are very often found on the shoulders, hands, décolleté and especially on the face. Pigment spots can appear in the … Pigment spots on the face
Pigment spots after pregnancy In many pregnant women the nipples temporarily darken during pregnancy and the typical brown line from navel to pubic bone (Linea nigra) forms. Likewise, sharp, irregularly bordered pigmentation marks on the face can also occur. These pigment spots, known as pregnancy mask (chloasma), are caused by hormonal fluctuations. They are mainly … Pigment spots after pregnancy | Pigment spots on the face
Degeneration of pigment spots In the vast majority of cases, pigmentation marks on the face are harmless pigmentation disorders. In some cases, however, they can also be the expression of a malignant process or degenerate over time. It is often difficult for laypersons to judge whether this is the case, which is why people with … Degeneration of pigment spots | Pigment spots on the face
