Remedies to Get Rid of Discolored Pigmentation on Cheeks

What can I do to reduce the discolored pigmentation on my cheeks due to sun exposure?
(30 Nov 2008)

How to restore discolored pigmentation on lips?

Before learning about the treatment or restoration of discolored pigmentation on the lips, you need to first identify the cause or the reason behind it. This will help you in taking appropriate steps for treating your lip pigment discoloration.

Factors responsible for discoloration of the lips could be any of the following:

Smoking: This is the major cause of lip pigmentation in the people who smoke.

Excessive exposure to sun.

Lip Nibbling or Sucking: Some people unknowingly keep bite their lips, which leads to pigmentation.

Deficiency of vitamin B12: Anemia.

Serious diseases related to the lungs or heart may also result in discoloration of lips.

If you are a smoker, quitting is the best way to avoid further discoloration of the lips. Applying petroleum jelly regularly on your lips also helps with lip discoloration. If your problem of pigmentation is because of exposure to sun, apply some lip balm that contains SPF before stepping out. If you tend to bite your lips, you need to figure out a way to break the habit. Additionally, gently massage your lips using a lip cream at frequent intervals. This will gradually restore the color of your lips.

If you feel that your problem is not because of any these, then there might be some serious underlying problem, and you should consult your doctor immediately.

answered by M W on 14 Feb 2012, 12:05:18

Are there any homemade solutions to get rid of pigmentation?

Pigmentation of the skin is dependent on the skin cells that give the skin a specific color. Melanin in the skin reacts to the sun and gives the skin its color. However, if the skin has an absence of melanin, pigmentation does not occur, leaving the skin looking pale and colorless. The body has the ability to balance the amount of melanin being produced by the skin cells. Skin cells that are exposed to greater amounts of sunlight tend to produce more melanin, causing the skin to darken. However, there are often times when the skin cells fail to produce melanin, leaving white patches on the skin. In order to get rid of skin pigmentation disorders, people are required to be careful about the foods that they consume. Beside this, if they are aware that they are experiencing problems in pigmentation, it is advisable that they protect the skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Using methods of herbal natural skin pigmentation treatment have known to be more beneficial and strongly recommended as opposed to using clinically created products that could have side effects. Natural skin pigmentation treatment for darkened skin includes the use of lemon juice since it is a natural skin bleaching agent. Wiping the skin regularly with cotton dipped in lemon juice has the ability to lighten skin color over a period of time.

answered by G M on 13 Dec 2011, 10:55:59

What causes brown spots on face?

Brown spots also referred to as liver spots or age spots usually occur due to ageing, and therefore, it is not a matter of serious concern. However, you they may be socially embarrassing as they tend to mar complexion and lessen appeal. The occurrence of brown spots takes place due to uneven distribution of the melanin pigment. Although one of the major causes of brown spots on face is ageing, there are several other factors that might be responsible for the formation of these spots, which results from the irregular production of melanin. The other factors and causes of brown spots on face are as listed below:

Persistent exposure to sun is one of the main causes of brown spots on face.

Intake of certain medicines.

Some prolonged illness.

Deficiency of certain antioxidants in the daily diet such as zinc, copper, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins C and E.

Acne and pimples.

In women, it may be due to hormonal changes caused by pregnancy, regular intake of birth control pills, or menopause.

You can use any of the following home remedies in order to fade brown spots on face:

Gently rub mashed raw potato on your face twice a day.

Rubbing a fresh lemon slice is also very beneficial for fading the brown spots.

answered by A S on 29 Nov 2011, 5:09:28

Remedies to Get Rid of Discolored Pigmentation on Cheeks

What can I do to reduce the discolored pigmentation on my cheeks due to sun exposure? (30 Nov 2008)

What can I do to reduce the discolored pigmentation on my cheeks due to sun exposure?
(30 Nov 2008)