Why Does Skin Get Darker?
If Your Body Makes Too Much Melanin, Your Skin Gets Darker. Pregnancy, Addison's Disease, and Sun Exposure All Can Make Your Skin Darker. If Your Body Makes...
If your body makes too much melanin, your skin gets darker. Pregnancy, Addison's disease, and sun exposure all can make your skin darker. If your body makes too little melanin, your skin gets lighter. Vitiligo is a condition that causes patches of light skin.
What causes the skin to get darker?
Darker areas of skin (or an area that tans more easily) occurs when you have more melanin or overactive melanocytes. Bronzing of the skin may sometimes be mistaken for a suntan. This skin discoloration often develops slowly, starting at the elbows, knuckles, and knees and spreading from there.How can I stop my skin from darkening?
Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to protect the skin and stop hyperpigmentation from becoming darker.
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Topical treatments will include ingredients that lighten the skin, such as:
- azelaic acid.
- corticosteroids.
- hydroquinone.
- kojic acid.
- retinoids, such as tretinoin.
- vitamin C.
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