Hormones and Skin
Hyper pigmentation and Melasma are both skin conditions that are closely related with similar identifying discolored patches of darkened skin. When you have darker patches of skin, you have hyper pigmentation which is the result of an over production of melanin within the skin cells in that area. Suntans, your body’s way of protection when exposed to the sun’s rays, are a result of increased melanin production. Melanin is the chemical within your body that creates browning of the skin. . Melasma is a little different in appearance in as much that larger areas of skin are affected including the forehead, cheeks, chin and nose.
Out Darn Spot, Out.
Some common forms of hyperpigmentation are age spots, liver spots, freckles which can be caused by sun damage, skin injury or inflammation. Some people regularly use skin whitening creams like Meladerm as treatment. Some forms are natural, such as moles and birthmarks. Under eye circles can rid the face and eyes the glowing radiance of youth.