Dark spots on face, Dark spots treatment using aloe gel

Dark spots on face?
(29 Aug 2008)

Any new developments on your skin may not be as normal as they seem. So if you have just experienced dark spots on your face, it is possible that there may be some underlying cause for it. The most likely cause of the appearance of spots on your face is a chemical reaction due to the cosmetics that you have been using.

However, if you have not used any new cosmetics on your face in the recent times, you can safely rule out any chemical reaction to cosmetics.

The first thing to do when seeking treatment for dark spots on face is to talk to a dermatologist. The dermatologist specializes in skin conditions and can give you a diagnosis for your particular condition. There may be some tests that the dermatologist may ask you to take in order to determine what caused the sudden appearance of the dark spots. The medical treatment for dark spots on the face is usually dependent on the cause of the spots.

While the doctors are doing their own investigations, you can treat dark spots the on face with home remedy options. You can use buttermilk to scrub your face everyday. Ideally, this should be done at least once a day for thirty minutes. This will help in lightening of your spots and is also a beneficial dark spots on face home remedy. If your skin does not have any kind of sores and reactions, you can also use lime juice or hydrogen peroxide to lighten and eventually remove dark spots on skin. If you do not find hydrogen peroxide, you could also use organic apple cider vinegar diluted with water as an effective dark spots on face home remedy option.

To treat dark spots the on face a home remedy that can be extremely effective is aloe vera gel. You could apply fresh aloe vera gel. For dark spots on the face, this home remedy allows the cleaning up of the discoloration of the spots while simultaneously healing any lesions and sores on the skin. Also, when you have the dark spots on your skin, you should always use sunscreen before you step out in the sun. Ideally, you should apply the sunscreen as soon as you step out the bath.

Medically, laser surgeries can help remove dark spots on the skin. The dark spots are usually caused due to the over activity of the melanocytes, which are the melanin producing glands on the skin. With the help of lasers, the melanocytes can be treated. A hormonal therapy may be required if the over activity of the melanocytes has been triggered due to hormonal imbalances in the body.

However, since medical therapies can be expensive and invasive or require hormonal medication, you can treat dark spots on the face with home remedies. Nevertheless, you must always consult a doctor before you begin any form of treatment.

answered by G M on 18 Oct 2010, 11:56:06

Dark spots or pigmentation is mainly caused due to internal disorders. Pigmentation or dark spots affect the color of the skin and the complexion. Malfunctioning of the liver or endocrine glands is considered the main reasons behind such an occurrence. Dark spots may either be mild or severe in nature and could also lead to other forms of discoloration. Dark spots either appear in small patches or over the entire body. Middle aged women are more prone to such skin conditions due to endocrinal changes as compared to younger women. Various diseases and disorders can also cause such dark spots. Severe dark spots are usually associated with diseases such as Addison’s disease. Hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause can also contribute to dark spots. Intestinal disorders, vitamin deficiency and a lack of oxygen in blood can also cause skin pigmentation or dark spots. It is important to diagnose the underlying reasons that cause such a skin condition to provide appropriate treatment.

Aloe gel or Aloe Vera plant extracts comprise of different vitamins and minerals beneficial to skin. Intake of Aloe Vera juice or applying the gel on the affected areas is an effective treatment for skin disorders. Pure extracts are beneficial as compared to creams or lotions that contain Aloe Vera extracts. Aloe Vera is know to replenish the skin with required Vitamin E and C. Aloe Vera extracts applied on the skin also acts as a natural barrier and skin defense mechanism. This effective mechanism protects the skin from sunburn, scarring and also helps soothe inflammation and redness. Aloe Vera gel is also known to have a healing affect on the skin and helps skin affected by cuts, bruises or burns heal faster. Aloe Vera juice is a healthy drink to flush toxins from the system and aid digestion. Aloe Vera juice therefore helps the skin look healthy and young.

Dark spots are mainly related to internal disorders as compared to external factors. Therefore, it is important to maintain a healthy diet and supplement a well balanced meal with moderate exercise. A healthy body helps maintain a healthy and younger looking skin. Drinking at least eight to ten glasses of water everyday is a simple and effective way to flush toxins and aid digestion. Substituting fried foods with fruits, vegetables and raw salads is a healthy choice for smooth blemish-free skin. Reduce your intake of sugars, chocolates and refined foods as this will help to avoid skin disorders.

answered by G M on 12 Feb 2010, 5:49:46

Dark spots on the face can be many things - to get any kind of specific diagnosis and suggestions for treatment, you will need to provide more information than just a mention of the fact that you have dark spots on your face. If you have had pimples in the past, the dark spots are most likely to be pimple scars. This is particularly true if you have had a severe acne problem in your teen years. Acne is a common problem for teenagers, and unfortunately, many of them make the mistake of constantly touching their pimples, and even squeezing, plucking, and bursting them. All these habits are simply invitations to infections and subsequent scars. If the dark spots on your face are pimple scars, there is not much that you can do about them - like all scars, they will last for a very long time. Scars do fade however, so as time goes by, the dark spots will get lighter. If you take care of your skin, it will be healthy and the scars will heal quicker. You should therefore make sure that you drink enough water, keep your skin adequately moisturized, and avoid exposing it to the elements and to pollution.

Another possibility is that the dark spots are sun spots - these are areas that have excessive pigment, as a result of skin damage from excessive exposure to sunlight. Sun spots are typically larger and more uneven than pimple scars, and tend to occur later in life, after many years of sun damage. They too are difficult to get rid of, but if you limit your exposure to sunlight, they should disappear gradually. Once again, if your skin is generally healthy, it will be able to repair the damage much faster. In addition to the measures mentioned above, it might help if you regularly apply aloe gel to your face.

answered by M W on 29 Aug 2008, 7:13:51

Dark spots on face, Dark spots treatment using aloe gel

Dark spots on face? (29 Aug 2008)

Dark spots on face?
(29 Aug 2008)