Darkened skin - Causes and cures

Content is professionally consulted by CKI Doctor Le Thi Thu Hang - Department of Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong General Hospital

Dark skin is a condition in which an area of ​​​​the skin is hyperpigmented, brown, gray-brown or blue-black. When the skin is dark, it often makes women lose confidence in their appearance due to less radiant skin.

According to Doctor CKI Le Thi Thu Hang - Department of Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong General Hospital, the darkening of the skin may be due to the use of drugs that increase sensitivity to sunlight, hormonal drugs, internal diseases, skin diseases. chronic, micronutrient deficiency or may also be due to hormonal disorders during pregnancy. Darkening of the skin can occur at any age, but is more common in the postpartum age. "What to do with dark skin?"
According to Dr. Hang, first of all, it is necessary to find out what is the cause of dark skin. If the dark skin is caused by a side effect of the drug, you should stop using that drug, and at the same time, you can supplement with vitamins B, A and C. When going out, you should use sunscreen measures, apply sunscreen. Sunscreen and exposed skin areas, combine with daily skin lightening cream. You should eat more fruits and vegetables and limit the use of stimulant drinks to help prevent darkening of the skin.
In addition, you can also experience the treatment of dark skin with PRP platelet-rich plasma injection at Vinmec General Hospital. This method is not only highly effective, safe, and does not cause side effects, but also does not affect daily activities.