Has the area around your mouth become dark, do you have perioral hyperpigmentation? Dark spots or hyperpigmentation around the mouth is a common problem. But why does this happen? Darkening of the skin around the mouth is a type of hyperpigmentation. Before treating it, you need to first understand its causes. Vitamin B12 deficiency, trauma to the skin, sun damage, sebomelanosis or skin diseases & hormonal imbalances lead to the darkening of patches around mouth. An excess of iron in your body, dehydration & excessive alcohol intake & smoking all lead to this. Even using the wrong cosmetics or certain allergies may result in dark spots around the mouth. So how do we reduce this?
First of all, you have to treat the skin disease, allergy or hormonal disturbance, if any. Then you have to take proper care of your skin. You have to cleanse your skin from time to time & exfoliate once a week at least. Using a mild chemical exfoliating face wash or face scrub will help to abrade the dead, dry & darkened skin cells around your mouth. Fresh cells are formed & the dullness & pigmentation reduce with time. But always keep in mind that you should not over-exfoliate as this can cause frictional hyper melanosis.
You can even visit a skin specialist & get medicated creams. These creams have kojic acid, arbutin, azelaic acid, hydroquinone & skin lightening agents. This helps to reduce excess melanin production or melanogenesis.
These creams are quite strong & it is important that they are taken in the right dose & applied carefully. Taking these medicines in a higher than necessary amount may cause side effects. Since the skin around your mouth is thin, you may not need invasive treatments & simple exfoliators or creams should help you reduce the dark spots around your mouth. But incase these alternatives are not working for you, then you might need medical procedures.
Effective procedure for pigmentation reducing lasers such as Q switched Nd Yag Laser, Erbium glass laser, Fractional CO2 laser, Fraxel & intense pulsed light procedures. These procedures help to reduce the pigmentation from the deeper levels of the skin, removes dead skin cells & also stimulate the production of new & healthy skin cells.
Another effective procedure is chemical peels. These peels use glycolic acid, phytic acid, mandelic acid, azelaic acid, lactic acid & salicylic acid. Chemical peels can be both mild & strong. The skin around the mouth is delicate so get the procedure done at the dermatologist only.
It works by blasting a stream of micro-crystals via a handheld device on the darkened spots to slough off dead skin cells, that also leads to skin cell rejuvenation. So these were a few medical procedures that you can get done at a dermatologist.
There are a few home remedies that can help as well. But you should keep in mind that these may not work for everyone. There is no scientific proof that shows effectiveness. That is why if you use them, use them carefully. Don’t rely on home remedies as your only resort.
The best food for controlling pigmentation is citrus fruits. Oranges, limes, blackcurrants, berries, kiwi fruit & tomatoes are all easily available citrus fruits. These are very effective for both skin & overall health.
Citrus fruits have great antibacterial, vitamin-rich & antioxidant properties that invigorate your skin & help it glow. Preventive care is extremely crucial & will help you remain consistent & maintain the benefits of any current treatments & improvements.
If you have gotten any medical procedures done or tried out any home remedies & your pigmentation has reduced, it is essential to prevent a recurrence. It is important to protect yourself from the sun.
Always use a broad-spectrum sunscreen & reapply it every 2 or 3 hours. Stay away from direct sunlight, moisturize skin, eat a healthy diet, consume vitamin supplements to overcome deficiencies. Reduce alcohol intake & cut down on smoking. A simple yoga routine or running for a few minutes a day invigorates your body & helps your skin remain young.
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