What causes chloasma and how to remove it most effectively

Chloasma is a common facial skin pigmentation spot, which is more likely to occur in older women. So what causes chloasma? What is the most effective way to remove chloasma?

Chloasma is a light brown patch with different sizes, irregular shapes and clear borders distributed on the forehead, cheeks and zygomatic region. It is more common in women and can occur from adolescence to menopause. It is also called liver spots, pregnancy spots and butterfly spots. From these names, we can find that there are many factors causing chloasma, including ultraviolet rays, endocrine system diseases, abuse of cosmetics, oral contraceptives or topical hormone ointments, gynecological diseases, thyroid diseases, liver diseases and even mental and psychological factors.

Vitamin C is a very good natural whitening ingredient with good antioxidant properties. Appropriate supplementation of vitamin C can inhibit the synthesis of skin melanin, which can effectively reduce the formation of freckles and chloasma, keeping the skin transparent and fair. Vitamin E can penetrate deep into the skin and play a good moisturizing role. It can also prevent ultraviolet damage to the skin and has a good effect of maintaining skin elasticity and anti-aging. Therefore, friends who are troubled by chloasma can eat more foods rich in vitamin C and vitamin E in their daily diet, which can play a good role in fading chloasma and reducing the formation of chloasma.

Chloasma is not a dermal spot, it is a type of epidermal spot. In the histopathology of chloasma, it is mainly manifested as an increase in melanin in the basal layer and spinous layer of the epidermis. Chloasma is mainly common in women, often occurs on the face, and may be related to some chronic diseases. After chloasma occurs, you should try to protect yourself from the sun as much as possible. In addition, you should also pay attention to your diet. Try to eat a light diet and avoid irritating foods. You can supplement with foods rich in vitamin C and vitamin E.

Laser treatment of chloasma is a relatively convenient and quick method. Generally speaking, it takes about 10 days after treatment to return to normal, and it will not affect our life or work. However, you must do a good job of nursing after the operation, wash your face with a non-irritating facial cleanser, keep the affected area clean and refreshed, apply some restorative ointment, and protect it from the sun for at least 3-6 months.