Usually, a dark spot does not cause a health problem.
Some people choose to have it removed for cosmetic reasons.
The cause of dark spots on the skin is excess production of melanin. Melanin gives color to eyes, skin and hair.
Depending on the skin tone of the person, the sharpness of the spots is different, for example, they can be light or dark brown, grayish brown. Dark spots also vary in size.
It most often appears in the following areas of the body:
- Hands;
- Face;
- Back;
- Arms.
The cause may be:
- The sun;
- Hormonal imbalance;
- Side effect of medication;
- Inflammation;
- After wound healing, spots left due to burns or insect bites;
- Cosmetic products intended for hair and face;
- Diabetes.
No one is immune from dark spots, although the risk of its formation is high due to a number of factors.
Risk factors are:
- Sun rays;
- Pregnancy;
- Psoriasis, acne, eczema;
- Trauma or damage to the skin;
- Medication that increases the risk of pigmentation;
- History of liver disease or diabetes.
Source:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324833#diagnosis
