Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment - Facial Melanin Deposits
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After two months of acupuncture and Chinese medicine treatment, the patient's facial melanin deposits were significantly lighter.
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What is melanin deposits?
The epidermis of human skin contains melanocytes. When facial skin is irritated, inflammation produces numerous oxidative free radicals, which activate melanocytes to produce melanin. When the body is unable to metabolize these melanin deposits, melanin deposits form, resulting in dark patches, spots, and dark spots.
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Melanin deposits can be categorized based on skin layers as either 1. superficial or 2. deep.
1. Superficial: Located in the epidermis, it is usually light brown in color. Examples include freckles, sun spots, and age spots.
2. Deep-seated: Located in the dermis. Common examples include Ota's lentigo, which appears as bluish-gray or blue-gray spots, and malar lentigo, which is brown or blue-black.
Facial Melanin Deposits:
1. Around the Eyes, Eyelids, and Forehead: Melanin deposits around the eyes are known as "pigmented dark circles." The skin around the eyes is thinner and more susceptible to external irritants, leading to pigmentation and darkening of the skin around the eyes.
2. Chin: Ultraviolet radiation, endocrine factors, and lifestyle habits can all contribute to melanin deposits on the chin, resulting in a dull complexion.
Common Causes of Melanin Deposits
1. Ultraviolet radiation: Ultraviolet rays from sunlight stimulate melanocytes to produce more melanin, a common cause of sunburn and dark spots.
2. Skin Injury and Inflammation: Facial inflammation, abrasions, scratches, acne, and insect bites can all contribute to the production of melanin. 3. Hormonal Changes: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can easily cause nasal conjunctivitis (also known as nasal conjunctivitis/liver spots).
4. Medication Effects: Some medications, such as certain antibiotics, birth control pills, antipsychotics, and chemotherapy drugs, can cause melanin deposits on the face.
5. Chronic Diseases: Diabetes, liver disease, and adrenal insufficiency can affect the body's metabolism and hormonal balance, potentially leading to localized pigmentation.
6. Genetic Factors: A person's genes determine the ability of their skin cells to produce melanin, which affects their skin tone.
7. Age and Aging Factors: Aging slows skin renewal, slowing melanin production and making melanin deposits more noticeable.
How to Prevent and Improve:
1. Sun Protection: Daily use of sunscreen with an adequate SPF and regular reapplication is the most effective way to prevent melanin deposits.
2. Avoid Excessive Rubbing: Avoid excessively squeezing or pinching facial pimples.
3. Choose gentle skincare products: Using skincare products containing whitening ingredients (such as vitamin C and niacinamide) can help reduce melanin and brighten your skin tone.
4. Pay attention to your lifestyle habits: Avoid staying up late, eat less fried foods, and consume fewer sweets.
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Skin-whitening foods:
1. Vitamin C: Red guava, sugar apple, bell pepper, green pepper, cherry tomato, kiwi, spinach, kale, mustard greens
2. Vitamin E: Spinach, black sesame seeds, almonds, pumpkin seeds, kale, broccoli, avocado, kiwi, sunflower oil, olive oil, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, cranberries
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