Pigmentation | Sun Damage | Melasma
Skin discoloration due to excess melanin production, often resulting from UV exposure or hormonal changes. Sun damage accelerates skin ageing and uneven tone.
Cause
- Sun exposure (UV-induced melanin production).
- Hormonal shifts (pregnancy, contraceptive use).
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne or injury.
Symptoms
- Hyperpigmentation: Dark spots or patches.
- Melasma: Larger, symmetrical patches, often on the cheeks and forehead.
- Sunspots (solar lentigines): Small brown spots on exposed areas.
- Photoageing: Wrinkles, coarse texture, and skin laxity from UV damage.
