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International Skin Pigmentation Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Skin Pigmentation

The term 'hyperpigmentation' alludes to areas of uneven pigmentation on the skin. Hyperpigmentation makes the skin appear uneven because it manifests as darkening spots or regions.

International Skin Pigmentation Day, observed on May 25, seeks to raise global awareness about the significance of preventing and treating this condition. Hyperpigmentation, also known as uneven skin pigmentation, is a common skin condition. Dark spots, also known as age spots or sun spots, or dark patches of skin, appear frequently on sun-exposed areas of the face, palms, and other parts of the body. The most prevalent causes of dark patches are sun exposure, medications, and hormonal fluctuations.

The background of International Skin Pigmentation Day

The term ‘hyperpigmentation’ alludes to areas of uneven pigmentation on the skin. Hyperpigmentation makes the skin appear uneven because it manifests as darkening spots or regions. Hyperpigmentation is the underlying cause of skin conditions such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and melasma, and the resulting patches are known as age spots or sunspots. This skin condition typically manifests as pigment patches, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Sun exposure causes pigment patches such as age spots (also known as sunspots). As a consequence, they are typically found on exposed body parts such as the neck, face, décolleté, arms, and hands. Small, darker spots are prevalent on the skin.

Melasma, also known as chloasma, is a disorder characterised by the appearance of larger hyperpigmented patches on the face. Melasma affects both men and women, but it is more common in women and is thought to be caused by hormonal fluctuations. Melasma, also known as “the mask of pregnancy,” affects 10–15% of expectant women and 10–25% of oral contraceptive users.

When a skin lesion or injury cures, a flat discoloured patch is left behind. This condition is referred to as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It is common among acne sufferers and an adverse effect of cosmetic procedures such as dermabrasion, laser therapy, and chemical peels.

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5 FACTS ABOUT SKIN PIGMENTATION

It is more common than you might believe One in three women worldwide suffer from hyperpigmentation.

The simplest method to prevent skin pigmentation is to avoid sun exposure.

Your preferred fragrance may also cause skin pigmentation.

Stress, in addition to sun exposure, can cause skin problems such as acne, which can contribute to skin pigmentation.

Your skin may have already been damaged by the sun or other environmental factors, even if you cannot see the signs; sometimes the pigmentation takes time to appear on the surface.