Efelids are quite common. Usually we call them freckles. These pigmented spots are characterized by a small size, clear boundaries. Their color can be brown, light yellow.
We will tell you about what to do with them and how to remove freckles at home, today.
Features of the spots
Ephelds are benign spots that cover mainly the hands, face. Most often, education data are observed in red-haired people, blondes, and brown-haired people. Their appearance occurs in early childhood. Over time, the number of spots decreases. They occur in the same amount on the epidermis of children of different sexes( boys, girls).
The peculiarity of such spots is that with direct exposure to sun rays they darken, which is explained by the accelerated production of melanin( pigment) by melanocytes. If the action of the sun stops, the spots turn pale again. In summer, the size of such freckles increases noticeably, in winter, their number decreases.
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Reasons for the emergence of ephelids
According to the research of scientists, it is established that this pathology is genetically determined( determined).Insolation( irradiation with sunlight) provokes an increase in the synthesis of melanin by large melanosomes.
The manifestation of ephelides may be due to such factors:
- heredity;
- hormonal changes.
The main reasons for the appearance of freckles are:
- the presence of physical activity, stress. These factors can cause hormonal changes within the body;
- puberty. During this period, hormonal changes always occur;
- wrong power supply. Fat food plays a special role in the appearance of ephelids;
- disturbance of melanin production. This pathology is peculiar to fair-skinned people.
Pigmentation in the facial area can also occur with frequent cosmetic procedures such as peeling.
For signs of freckles read below.
Children with freckles( photos)
Symptoms
Efelids to learn very simply. They are spotted, the color of which varies from light to dark brown. The diameter of such formations can reach several millimeters( 1 - 5).They occur on the dermis, which is more often under the sun:
- cheeks;
- nose;
- brushes;
- breast;
- shoulders;
- upper back;
- of the forearm.
Diagnosis of freckles
The diagnosis of ephelids is based on clinical data. From Lentigo, the spots formed differ in that they are located only in areas that are exposed to the sun, turn pale with time.
A histological examination is also performed that shows an increased amount of melanin in some of the melanocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis.
For the removal of freckles with a laser, masks and other remedies for them are listed below.
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Treatment
It is impossible to cure completely the ephelinids, because these spots appear every time under the influence of sun rays. But you can achieve a certain degree of their clarification. To this end, use a wide range of tools that have different strength of action, composition. Consider the basic means of clarifying the ephelin:
- Most often, creams from freckles that contain hydroquinone( 2 - 4%) are used to lighten the stains. It is applied twice a day. This method of clarification will show its results if the cream against freckles will be applied regularly for 3-6 months.
- Retinoids.
- Cryotherapy.
- Chemical peeling. It can slightly lighten the stains. Typically, peelings are carried out with glycolic acid( 35-70%).They need to be done after 2 - 3 weeks. Spots lighten after 4 - 6 such procedures. But it is very important to avoid the sun. Also apply Jessner's peeling. It is performed by means of such components: salicylic acid, resorcinol, lactic acid. Repeat the procedure should be performed after 6 to 8 weeks.
Prevention of disease
Ephelds are considered a protective reaction of the epidermis from the effects of sun rays. Therefore, it is recommended to limit the stay under direct sunlight. If possible, stressful situations should be avoided, increased physical exertion.
Freckles on the nose( photo)
Complications of
There are no definite medical indications for elimination of epheldids, because they do not cause any complications. And the whitening of freckles does not adversely affect your health.
Forecast
It is impossible to eliminate completely pigmented spots. They can be clarified by the above methods. Ephelids with time will darken again( due to the influence of solar radiation).
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