Hypopigmentation on face

Home › Hypopigmentation › Hyperpigmentation on face › White spots on face › Hypopigmentation on face

Hypopigmentation on face occurs due to several skin problems. In hypopigmentation the function of melanin production by the melanocytes is reduced or lost.

Depending upon the type of skin disorder, hypopigmentation may be total, partial or localized. Hypopigmentation on face may be harmless as in the case of pityriasis alba. However many hypopigmentation lesions may be due to severe underlying health problem. They require immediate medical attention as in the case of Alezzandrini syndrome.

Alezzandrini syndrome

Alezzandrini syndrome is a rare progressive unilateral degenerating syndrome in which vision and hearing on one side of the face get impaired. There is degenerative retinitis and deafness. Hypopigmentation patches of skin and patches of white hair appear on the affected side of the face.

Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis

Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis is an idiopathic disorder of unknown cause. It is characterized by small drop-like (guttate) hypopigmentation spots. The small lesions measuring up to 10 mm in diameter usually occur on the forearm and shin. Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis is also found to form on other sun-exposed parts of the body such as neck, shoulders and face. The hypopigmentation spots are found to affect more women than men.

Nevus anemicus

Nevus anemicus is a congenital disorder with characteristic white macules appearing on the trunk. These hypopigmentation like lesions may also appear on the face. The macules do not redden on rubbing when compared to the surrounding skin. This due to permanent constriction of blood vessels in the area giving rise to blanched hypopigmentation like appearance.

Nevus depigmentosus

Related posts: Angioedema definition <> Causes of angioedema <> Symptoms of angioedema <> Angioedema treatment <> Hives and angioedema

Nevus depigmentosus is characterized by pale lesions on the body and in many cases they may be present at the time of birth. They are not progressive and grow in proportion to the body growth. The cause of nevus depigmentosus may be due to functional abnormalities of melanocytes in the lesions. The melanocytes fail to produce skin pigment. These pale hypopigmentation lesions are prone to sunburn and proper sun protection may be required.

Piebaldism

Piebaldism is a rare genetic disorder. It is an autosomal dominant condition affecting melanin production in patches. Piebaldism is characterized by the presence of a congenital white hypopigmentation forelock. There is also hypopigmentation patches scattered on the face and forehead. Unlike albinism, the vision of the affected person is normal. Though the cells have the ability to produce skin pigment, the function appears to have been blocked.

Pityriasis alba

Pityriasis alba is characterized by the appearance of dry scaly hypopigmentation macules, especially on the face. Young children, mostly boys are affected. The cause is unknown. No treatment is required and the patches resolve over some period of time. Moisturizers and cosmetic camouflage may be applied on the face for reassuring the youngsters.

Poliosis

Poliosis is due to decrease in the skin melanin in patches in head hair, eyelashes and eyebrows. The affected person is otherwise normal. however most of the patients with Waardenburg syndrome, Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada syndrome or tuberous sclerosis develop these hypopigmentation patches.

Post inflammatory hypopigmentation

Related posts: What is melasma? <> Melasma causes <> Melasma treatment <> Melasma natural treatment <> Melasma in men <> Skin pigment

Like post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, post inflammatory hypopigmentation may also occur in the areas of face affected by injuries, cuts, burns and acne. Usually the normal pigmentation is restored after sometime when the damage is superficial. No specific treatment is required. If the injuries are deeper the hypopigmentation spots my acquire hyperpigmentation.

Tinea versicolor

Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection caused by the Malassezia globosa fungus and also to a lesser extent by Malassezia furfur fungus. The infection is more common in humid hot climate. The macules are differently colored. In persons with darker skin tone the patches may appear as hypopigmentation. Itching may be associated with the condition, getting aggravated by heat and sweating. Apart from the body, the macules affect the oily skin on the face. forehead, nose and cheeks.

Vitiligo

Vitiligo disease is characterized by the appearance of hypopigmentation patches on the extremities as well as on face. Non-segmental vitiligo is believed to be an autoimmune disorder wherein immune attacks on melanocytes cause these white patches of skin. Segmental vitiligo is associated with dorsal roots from the spine and is often unilateral. Generalized Vitiligo is the most common with widely distributed areas of depigmentation. In universal Vitiligo (vitiligo universalis) hypopigmentation is almost complete, including the face.

Advertisements

Related topics on natural skin care:
Acanthosis nigricans pictures.
Acanthosis nigricans definition.
Types of skin discoloration.
Hyperpigmentation pictures.
White discoloration on skin.
Black discoloration of skin.
Reddish skin discoloration.
Bluish discoloration of skin.
Yellow skin discoloration.
Reddened skin.

Popular topics in natural skin care:
What is methemoglobinemia.
Methemoglobinemia causes.
Methemoglobinemia Treatment.
Permanent skin lightening.
Homemade skin whitening.
Pros and cons of skin whitening.
Treatment for dry skin.
Skin desquamation.
Function of epidermis.
Stress and skin rashes.

Current topic in natural skin care:
Hypopigmentation on face

Dark skin pigmentation on face - Hyperpigmentation on face

Home › Skin hyperpigmentation › Hyperpigmentation pictures › Hyperpigmentation on face

Hyperpigmentation is the medical term for dark, black or brown spots or patches on skin. Hyperpigmentation on face is quite common and it appears as lesions darker than the surrounding areas.

Though hyperpigmentation is usually a harmless condition, it can be cosmetically disfiguring and cause great depression and psychological stress to the affected persons. Hyperpigmentation on the face may also occur due to medical conditions such as acanthosis nigricans, Addison's disease, amyloidosis and tinea versicolor which require proper medical care.

Hyperpigmentation on face is the result of uneven, excess production and deposition melanin pigment as lesions. There are several causes for such excessive production of melanin. In some cases the cause is unknown and is idiopathic. The dark discoloration on face may be focal and well defined. It may also be diffuse with its margins gradually merging with the unaffected areas of the body.

Related posts: Types of skin discoloration <> White discoloration on skin <> Brown discoloration of skin <> Reddened skin <> Reddish skin discoloration <> Yellow skin discoloration <> Orange skin discoloration

Hyperpigmentation causes and types

The quantity and type of melanin present in the skin imparts human skin color. Fair skinned individuals have lesser amounts of melanin whereas darker colored individuals have more of melanin pigment. However due to various reasons the skin pigment may be concentrated as spots or patches on the face or body.

Melasma

In melasma symmetrical patches of hyperpigmentation appear on the face. On exposure sunlight (UV light), the lesions darken due to increased melanogenesis. Nearly 80% of the persons affected by melasma are women. The causes of melasma are, excess exposure to sunlight, hormonal imbalances, oral contraceptive pills, cosmetics, perfumes, toiletries and pregnancy. Melasma treatment aims to inhibit tyrosinase enzyme activity. Traditional melasma natural treatments include application of epidermis bleaching agents like lemon juice and papaya juice.

Freckles

Freckles are concentration of melanin pigment and are more pronounced in persons with fair complexion. Apart from the face, freckles also appear on the exposed parts of the body. Freckles tend to darken on exposure to sunlight.

Lentigo (lentigines) and age spots

Lentigines are clusters of melanocytes. The small spots have clearly defined margin. They appear stable and are not darkened by exposure to sunlight.

Mole (melanocytic nevus)

Mole is a concentration of Nevus cells, a variant of melanocytes. The cause of mole formation is not clear and is believed to be caused by a defect in embryologic development. Acquired moles are formed due to excessive exposure to sunlight.

Medication and chemicals

Antimalarial drugs and amiodarone are known to cause hyperpigmentation. The chemicals present in the cosmetics, toiletries, perfumes are also known to cause darkened spots on face.

UV damage

Exposure to excessive sunlight or UV light has been found to stimulate melanocytes to produce excess melanin pigment.

Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation

The post inflammatory process of skin building after severe acne may result in hyperpigmentation. PIH occurs after an acne, burn, cut, abrasion and injury. The affected area turns darker than the rest of the skin.

Smoker's melanosis

The tar-components in the tobacco smoke stimulate melanocytes to produce more melanin pigment. Oral mucosa, lips and fingertips are found to darken with high melanin deposits. The hyperpigmentation gradually fades after quitting smoking.

Hyperpigmentation treatment

Tyrosinase enzyme activity mediates in the synthesis of melanin pigment. The treatment of hyperpigmentation is by applying chemical agents capable of blocking tyrosinase enzyme activity.

Chemical peels
Hydroquinone, kojic acid, azelaic acid, retinoic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, beta hydroxy acid, niacinamide and croton oil are some of the chemical agents and peels used in removing hyperpigmentation on face.

Natural hyperpigmentation remedies
Lemon juice, honey, aloe vera gel, papaya paste, horseradish juice, apple cider vinegar, Grape seed oil, evening primerose oil, sea-buckthorn berry extract, bearberry extract and green tea extract are some of the natural remedies for removing hyperpigmentation.

Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion of the top layer of epidermis removes the old pigmented epidermis. A number of sessions may be required to get satisfactory results.

Laser resurfacing
Laser resurfacing removes the top layer of epidermis with hyperpigmentation and stimulates new fresh layer without the dark patches to grow out. A number of sittings may be required to get complete result.

Hyperpigmentation can be prevented by avoiding all the triggering factors. As most of the dark spots tend to darken further on exposure to sunlight, avoiding the exposure and wearing proper sun protection can go a long way in preventing hyperpigmentation on face.

Related topics:
Melasma in men.
Acanthosis nigricans definition.
Acanthosis nigricans treatment.
Rhinophyma treatment.
List of skin diseases.
Makeup application tips.
Manuka honey for acne.
Homemade face moisturizer.
The best face makeup.
Different types of face skin.

Popular topics:
Melasma hyperpigmentation.
Tender skin.
Fordyce granules.
Stratum lucidum.
Hypodermis function.
Angioedema treatment.
Function of epidermis.
Types of urticaria.
Nevus simplex.
Methemoglobinemia treatment.

Current topic:
Hyperpigmentation on face - Pigmentation on face

Best makeup tips - The best face makeup

Home > Best makeup tips - The best face makeup

What are the best makeup tips?
The most important tip for the best face makeup is to keep good health.

If you are healthy, your skin will be healthy and you will require less makeup. If you regularly cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize, the blemishes on your face will fade and you will require less concealer and lesser foundation. Before following the face makeup tips, the cardinal rule for achieving best results is to understand the type of face skin you have. As most of us are aware, there are five skin types namely normal, oily, dry, mixed and sensitive skin. Each type will require a different approach in selection of the best face makeup and its application.

Best makeup tips for face

After washing the face with lukewarm water dab it dry. If you have oily face skin make sure to blot the remaining oil, if any. Apply primer on the face as thin film. Then apply the concealer and foundation. Applying concealer without prior application of primer will cause the concealer and foundation to settle in fine lines and wrinkles, enhancing the blemishes. Though moisturizer can also be used instead of primer, the results are not as good as primer.

Please note that you should follow up with concealer application before the primer dries up or soaks into the skin. Give best attention while applying concealer on the wrinkled area of the face as well as area of larger pores, mostly on and along the nose. After application of concealer you can apply foundation sparingly.

Never overdo foundation application as you will end up with cake face. Take care to blend it to get an even tone with a foundation brush. With right makeup technique you can make your nose to appear central, symmetrical and also smaller. If you have skin sensitivity, try the makeup primers, moisturizers, concealers and foundation on a small area of your skin to test their best suitability before applying makeup.

Makeup tips for eyes

Apply primer and then concealer to cover the dark circles under the eyes. Concentrate on the inner corners as they tend to be darker. To have longer lasting eye-shadow apply eye base before makeup. Use eyeliners to line eyes, as close to eye lashes as possible. Slightly smudge the lines so that they do not stand out prominently on your face.

Next apply eye-shadow makeup, preferably three-toned shadow. Initially use the lighter shade to cover up to brow bone. Next use the medium shade across the eye lids only. Then use the darker makeup to cover up to crease area and then blend the shades to transition from darker eye lashes to the lighter brow bone region of your face.

If felt necessary, makeup mascara can be applied with mascara brush at the very bottom of lashes.

Makeup tips for lips

If you are suffering from dry and scaly lips, applying vaseline (petroleum jelly) on the lips and massaging with a brush (even tooth brush) will help exfoliation and the lips will become smooth and hold makeup. Alternately lip scrub can be used. It is best to use a liner so that the lip area can be defined on the face and lips can be made to look thinner or thicker.

The best makeup color for lips is the skin color you get when you pinch the tips of your fingers. You have to be very careful in selection of the color as not all shades look good on every one.

Best makeup tips for nails

Keep your skin on the fingers moisturized to avoid getting peeling cuticle or hangnails. Trim the nails evenly starting with the shortest one and file them to get the required shape. Nails looks best when they have same curve as the finger tips.

Apply nail polish remover before applying the nail makeup, whether you are wearing nail polish or not. It removes grease and oil from the nail surface so that later on the polish sticks well. Allow sufficient time for the polish to dry and it is best applied as two coats. Apply nail polish to reach the tips of the nails and a little down under the tips to avoid peeling.

Related topics and tips in Dynamic Nature Skin Care:
Permanent skin lightening.
Milk spots.
Skin sensitive to touch.
Causes of oily skin.
Homemade face moisturizer.

Popular topics and tips in Dynamic Nature Skin Care:
Pictures of skin discoloration.
Reddish skin.
Olive oil cleansing recipe.
How to lighten acne scars?
Dry skin around the mouth.
Homemade skin treatments
Types of acne scars.
Brown skin discoloration.
White skin discoloration.
Fordyce spots granules.

Current topic: Best makeup tips - The best face makeup.

Skin types - Different types of face skin

Home > Different face skin types

There are five basic different face skin types seen in the general population. For proper skin care and beauty enhancement you have to know and identify these different types to make right decisions.

Use of wrong skin care products in fact can be disastrous to your face skin.

Factors contributing to different face skin types

Different seasonal weather conditions and atmospheric and environmental factors have effect on your skin. The hormones produced by your body and the genetic and hereditary factors can have a lasting effect on the skin. Mental and physical stress, emotions, your food habits, general health conditions and aging can contribute to your having any particular condition.

The types of different beauty products and topical applications so far used have a direct bearing on your epidermis. There may be a constant state of fluctuation of the types and the situation may change from one to an entirely different one even in a weeks time. Hence periodic testing for your face condition is necessary.

Different face skin types

There are basically five different conditions. They are,

• normal,
• oily,
• dry,
• combination and 
• sensitive.

Normal face skin

This is an ideal condition, least common and a very small percentage of people have it. The truth is that such people will be having an excellent state of overall health. Normal skin is smooth to touch and is not oily, shiny or dry. It has even tone and complexion and appears healthy with fewer blemishes. This type has small pores and balanced levels of natural oils and moisture. It is firm and elastic showing few wrinkles. Taking care of such dermis is easy and requires only some protective applications. Overdoing any cosmetic procedures may in fact ruin and change this condition.

Oily condition

The skin of the person with this condition, especially on the face, appears shiny and oily and has enlarged pores.

Oily face skin type
Over production by sebaceous gland

The individual with this condition is very much prone to acne, blackheads and whiteheads. Oily condition is more common in teenagers and young adults in twenties. Due to hormonal inducement, sebaceous glands secrete excess sebum in this age group. Though the whole face gets oily, the "T" area of the face, namely neck, chest and back are more affected.

Dry condition

Skin in this condition is chronically dehydrated. It appears dry, flaky and parched with small pores. It is tight, dull and leathery in appearance and sometimes wrinkles begin to appear. Loss of moisture and natural oils leads to this condition. Excessive exposure to sun or cold winds, aging, nutritional deficiencies, recurrent infections and inappropriate use of cosmetics can cause or aggravate this problem. Different dry dermal care efforts are necessary to get relief. Elderly people quite often suffer from this condition.

Mixed or combination types

Many people have this condition with mixture of normal, dry and oily skin. Forehead, nose and chin area of the face is known as "T" zone. This area appears oily with enlarged pores. Cheeks, sides of the forehead and neck may progressively be normal or dry. In beauty care and treatment different types of products have to be used in this condition. Dry areas may require moisturizer whereas oily areas may require products like cleanser to remove excess oil.

Sensitive skin types

In this condition dermis is usually thin and fine textured. Rashes and redness may appear as allergic reactions to cosmetics, sun and cold exposure. These mild to severe reactions may leave it sore and dry. In order to protect this condition of face it is advised to wear sunscreen when going out. Beauty care products which do not have harsh chemicals and have only natural substances are best suitable.

Interesting topics in dynamic dermal care:

1. Major functions of skin.
2. Know your skin
3. Nourishing skin with fruits and vegetables.
4. Small itchy water blisters on hands and feet.
5. Different cosmetic procedures with lasers.
6. Nevus simplex - Salmon patches.
7. What is hemangioma?
8. Hemangioma removal.
9. Carotene in carrots.
10. Urticaria.

Image source: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/Hair_follicle-en.svg/500px-Hair_follicle-en.svg.png
Author: User:Helix84
License: Public domain
Current topic: Different facial skin types.

Homemade face moisturizer recipes

Skin care › Homemade moisturizers › Homemade face moisturizer recipes

Homemade face moisturizer recipes are less expensive and easy to make from the ingredients available at home. Skin, especially of face, naturally contains water for remaining soft, supple, healthy and glowing.

However many factors act on it continuously, disturbing its hydrated condition and making it to dry up and shrivel.

To protect the water content of skin and to replace and top up the loss we require to apply moisturizers which can be homemade following the recipe directions. For being effective, ingredients of homemade face moisturizers should penetrate the skin and show all emollient functions like providing protective oil layer on the skin surface, increase water retaining capacity of the epidermis and add glide across the face skin.

Application method for all face moisturizer recipes

Take specified quantities of ingredients. Mix and blend the ingredients given below. Always apply moisturizer after a bath or shower. Apply on previously cleansed and slightly damp face. Allow it to remain for 15 minutes and wash off the excess of moisturizer with tepid water. Dab the skin and immediately apply a few drops of olive oil or vegetable oil to lock in moisture. Applying twice daily gives good results. As a rule apply face moisturizer before going to bed, giving skin sufficient time to take in moisture without stress. Use freshly prepared cream. Apply gently with circular motions into face skin.

Homemade face moisturizer recipe for normal skin

Olive oil recipe

Olive oil	1 tablespoon
Castor oil	¼ tablespoon
water	1 tablespoon

Olive oil and honey moisturizer

olive oil	1 tablespoon
Castor oil	¼ tablespoon
pure honey	¼ tablespoon

Honey, yogurt and egg albumen recipe

honey	1 tablespoon
yogurt	2 tablespoons
egg white (whipped)	1 tablespoon

Honey and glycerin homemade moisturizer

honey	2 tablespoons
glycerin	2 tablespoons
witch hazel	1 tablespoon

Cocoa butter and egg-yolk recipe

cocoa butter (heated)	2 tablespoons
egg-yolk	from one egg
lemon juice	2 tablespoons

Face moisturizer recipe for dry skin and combination skin

Olive oil and almonds

olive oil	2 tablespoons
Castor oil	¼ tablespoon
almond paste	2 tablespoons
water	2 tablespoons

Aloe Vera and coconut oil recipe

aloe Vera gel	2 tablespoons
coconut oil	2 tablespoons
water	2 tablespoons

Jojoba oil and coconut oil homemade moisturizer

jojoba oil	2 tablespoons
coconut oil	2 tablespoons
Castor oil	½ tablespoon
water	2 tablespoons

Beewax and Shea butter recipe

beeswax (melt)	2 tablespoons
Shea butter (melt)	2 tablespoons
coconut oil	1 tablespoon
water	1 tablespoon

Pineapple juice and olive oil

Pineapple raw juice	2 tablespoons
olive oil	2 tablespoons

Homemade face moisturizer recipe for oily skin

Honey and apple juice

honey	1 tablespoon
apple juice (fresh)	2 tablespoons
lemon juice	1 tablespoon

Honey and watermelon juice recipe

honey	2 tablespoons
watermelon juice	2 tablespoons
lemon juice	1 tablespoon

Honey and avocado homemade moisturizer

honey	2 tablespoons
avocado pulp	2 tablespoons
lemon juice	1 tablespoon

Papaya and lemon juice

Papaya paste	2 tablespoons
lemon juice	2 tablespoons

Aloe Vera and rose water homemade moisturizer

aloe Vera juice	2 tablespoons
rose water	2 tablespoons
glycerin	1 tablespoon

Beeswax, olive oil, coconut oil, Castor oil, almond oil, Shea butter, cocoa butter, avocado oil, jojoba oil, raw fruit juices and pulps, distilled water, honey, aloe Vera gel and juice, milk and yogurt are some of the popular and useful ingredients used in homemade face moisturizer recipe.

Related topics in nature skin care:
Treatments for dry skin.
Treatment for oily skin.
Skin whitening treatment.
Permanent skin lightening.
Olive oil moisturizer.
Olive oil hair care.
Topical Vitamin C skin treatment.
Dry skin moisturizers.
Homemade skin whitening.

Popular topics in nature skin care:
Pityriasis alba spots on children faces.
Sensitive skin conditions.
Sensitive skin to touch.
Causes of skin sensitivity.
Skin senses.
Tactile defensiveness.
Hereditary angioedema treatment.
Cellulitis infection.
Angioedema symptoms.
Angioedema treatment.
Causes of angioedema.

Current topic: Recipes - Homemade face moisturizers.

Causes of pityriasis alba-white/pale spots/patches on children

Pityriasis alba > Causes > Diagnosis > Treatment
A number of causes are related for the occurrence of pityriasis alba white/pale spots and patches on the face and body of children. But the knowledge of real reason is elusive.

Pityriasis alba is considered as an atopic dermatitis occurring in children, especially on their face, shoulders and arms and could be an independent eczema. The exact causes of these white spots is not known. The investigations of skin scrapings of a number of patients have indicated non involvement of bacteria and fungus.

Pityriasis alba is not contagious and has no definite etiologic agent. Studies have revealed that the hypopigmentation is due to reduction in the numbers of functional melanocytes and decrease of melanosomes in size and number. Dryness of skin, especially in winter appears to aggravate this ailment and increase the scale formation.

We can infer that cold dry condition may trigger and cause it in persons predisposed to it. In summer months, though the patches appear prominent due to tanning of the surrounding skin, there is no aggravation of the condition. Another hypothesis is that the deficiency of calcium and related vitamins precipitates this pityriasis ailment.

The explanation and reasoning is that pityriasis alba often occurs during the growing years of children. The growing children tend to get deficient in vitamins and calcium easily. Infestation with intestinal worms and parasites has been associated with pityriasis alba occurrence. In rural India deworming of the children is done by feeding them with a spoon of Castor oil with the belief that the condition will resolve.

Some theories have associated public swimming pools as one of the reasons of occurrence of pityriasis alba. Though the condition is asymptomatic for the affected child, it is of a big worry for the parents. Schools and daycare facilities will be very apprehensive about pityriasis alba and its causes and may insist on evaluation of the infective status of the condition.