{"id":239,"date":"2023-06-24T08:33:18","date_gmt":"2023-06-24T08:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avush.com\/?p=239"},"modified":"2023-07-06T12:44:54","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T12:44:54","slug":"pigmentflecken-arten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avush.com\/en\/pigment-spot-types\/","title":{"rendered":"The different types of pigment spots and their causes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pigmentation spots are a common skin problem that can affect people of all ages. From small freckles to larger spots caused by sun exposure or other factors, there are a variety of pigmentary changes that can occur on the skin. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the different types of pigmentation spots and shed some light on their causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pigmentation types:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Freckles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Freckles are small, flat pigment spots that usually appear on the sun-exposed areas of the face. They are caused by an increased production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin and hair colour. Freckles are genetic and often occur in people with fair skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lentigines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lentigines, also known as \"liver spots\" or \"sun damage\", are flat, brown spots that can appear due to long-term sun exposure. They are often found on the hands, face and other sun-exposed areas. Lentigines are caused by the accumulation of melanin in certain areas of the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melasma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Melasma is a type of pigmentation disorder that mainly occurs in women, especially during pregnancy or due to hormonal changes. It manifests itself in irregularly shaped, dark patches that appear mainly on the face. The exact causes of melasma are not yet fully understood, but hormonal changes and UV radiation are considered to be the main factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This type of pigmentation occurs in response to inflammation or injury to the skin, such as acne breakouts, burns or cuts. The pigmentation is caused by an overproduction of melanin as part of the healing process. The colour of the spots can vary from pink to brown to dark brown depending on the skin type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age spots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Age spots<\/a>also called senile lentigines, are flat, light brown to dark brown spots that develop over time due to sun damage. They are common in people over 40 and are often found on the hands, face and other sun-exposed areas of the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes of pigmentation spots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The causes of pigmentation spots can be varied and often depend on the type of spot. The most common causes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n