Sometimes people have brown spots on the body or face. What they are and where they come from, far from everyone knows. Some start looking for information about them on the Internet or books, and some go to see a specialist. And the second option is the right one. If dark, white or light brown spots appear on the body, then you should immediately consult a specialist. Only he can make the correct diagnosis and, if necessary, select the appropriate treatment.
Causes of brown spots
Many people know the fact that special pigments, for example, melanin or carotene, are responsible for the color of the skin. In the event that any of them is produced by the body in insufficient or, conversely, in excess quantities, brown spots may appear (what it is, only a doctor can establish). Currently, there are several main reasons for their formation:
- hormonal changes;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- diseases of the internal organs;
- senile changes in the body;
- negative effects of ultraviolet radiation;
- damage.
Thus, we can safely say that brown spots on the body are a signal of changes in the body. What this is, is now known, which means that it is necessary to talk about how to determine the correct diagnosis.
How to determine the cause of their appearance?
Earlier it was said that only an experienced specialist can make an accurate diagnosis. And here it should be especially noted that if brown spots appeared on the body, then you will have to visit three doctors at once: an endocrinologist, a gynecologist and a gastroenterologist. Each of them will prescribe the delivery of certain tests and conduct their own examination. And based on the information received, an accurate diagnosis will be made.
But do not forget that in some cases there is simply no reason for concern. This applies to cases where brown spots on the body (what it is, was described above) appear in pregnant women or in people over 50 years old. This is due to the fact that during the bearing of a child the hormonal background changes greatly, which can lead to insufficient or excessive production of pigments staining the skin. The same applies to the appearance of pigmentation at an older age.
However, regardless of the reason why brown spots appeared on the body (what it is, it is now known), today there are several methods to get rid of them.
Methods for removing pigmentation of this type
So, after determining the exact cause of the formation of brown spots on the body, the doctor can advise a technique to get rid of them. Today there are several of them:
- Phototherapy. It is considered the most effective way if pigmentation is formed due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation or if the spots are age-related.
- Laser resurfacing of the skin. Effective in almost all cases.
- Chemical peeling of face and body. It is this technique that today is considered to be the most effective. It allows you to remove even the largest and oldest spots in a few procedures, regardless of the nature of their appearance.
In this case, it must be remembered that brown spots on the body (that this can only be said by a doctor) that appeared during pregnancy cannot be removed until a baby is born. In addition, in most cases, after delivery, they disappear on their own.