The skin is the biggest organ of the human body and unfortunately also the most neglected.
Ultraviolet radiation exposure is known to trigger or worsen pigmentation disorders.
Swati Tripathi, Dermatologist / Founder Mahe Clinic distributes several insights about black spots that often cover our faces.
What determines the color of your skin?
Melanin is the main pigment that determines the color of the skin.
Melanin is produced by epidermal melanocytes through tyrosine enzymine oxidation, a process known as melanogenesis that occurs in certain organelles, melanosom.
Various types of pigmentation commonly seen:

This is the most common pigment disorder which is stated in the Indian population.
Melasma.
Melasma, a pigment disorder obtained is marked with hyperpigmentation chocolate into grayish chocolate fillings on the face.
It can be superficial, deep or mixed.
While the Causes of Certainly Melasma is currently unknown, UV exposure, an increase in estrogen levels (observed especially during pregnancy or use of oral contraceptives), genetic tendencies and phototoxic drugs are known to play a major role, other factors such as ovarian, thyroid dysfunction and / or Liver disease can also affect the severity of melasma.
The role of UV exposure has been proven to be important in developments and exacerbations.
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.
PIH is a disruption of the pigment skin obtained.
Dark signs on your skin that refuse to go after you get acne or even a minor injury, known as PIH.
This happens as a result of inflammatory reactions.
PIH can last from month to year and can damage the quality of life affected individuals.
UV exposure is mainly responsible for initiation and exacerbation of PIH.
Lentigines.
Light brown spots into dark chocolate occur especially in areas exposed to sunlight.
They are considered a clinical sign of photoaging and the number increases with age.
The more number of Lentigin you have, the longer you have been exposed to sunlight and you have a higher risk of skin cancer.
Periorbital hyperpigital.
Periorbital hyperpigmentation (POH) also known as dark circles can genetically, due to shadow effects, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Exposure to sunlight is responsible for irritation.
What can you do?
Wear your sunscreen !! Include more antioxidants in your diet and also consult your dermatologist.
Invest in your skin and you will not regret it.