Why do spots appear on the face?
Recently, discussions about skin problems have been very popular on major social platforms, especially "spots on the face" which have become the focus of many netizens. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the causes, types and countermeasures of spots from a scientific perspective, and attach structured data for reference.
1. Common causes of spots
According to discussions among medical experts and beauty bloggers, spots on the face are mainly related to the following factors:
| Cause classification | specific factors | Proportion (discussion popularity) |
|---|---|---|
| UV exposure | Insufficient sun protection and frequent outdoor activities | 35% |
| Hormone changes | Pregnancy, oral contraceptives, menopause | 28% |
| living habits | Staying up late, being stressed, smoking | 20% |
| genetic factors | familial freckles or melasma | 12% |
| Others | Cosmetic allergies, drug side effects | 5% |
2. Types and characteristics of spots
Popular science content shows that spots can be divided into the following categories:
| Type | color | Common parts | Is it reversible? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freckles | light brown | Bridge of nose, cheeks | Partially fadeable |
| chloasma | dark brown | cheekbones, forehead | Requires long-term treatment |
| age spots | black | face, back of hands | Need medical intervention |
| post-inflammatory pigmentation | reddish brown | Acne disappears | Most can subside |
3. The method of removing freckles that is hotly discussed on the Internet
Based on social platform data in the past 10 days, the following methods are the most discussed:
1.Medical aesthetics: The mention rate of photon rejuvenation and picosecond laser increased by 40% on Weibo and Xiaohongshu, but attention should be paid to postoperative repair.
2.Ingredients for skin care: Popular science videos on vitamin C, arbutin, nicotinamide and other whitening ingredients have been viewed more than 5 million times.
3.Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning: The topic #内调 Remove Freckles# has been played 230 million times on Douyin, involving red dates and wolfberry tea, acupuncture, etc.
4.Sun protection upgrade: Experts emphasize that "hard sunscreen" is more important than sunscreen, and searches for related products increased by 65%.
4. Practical Suggestions for Preventing Spots
According to the live summary of a dermatologist from a tertiary hospital:
• Sunscreen needs to be reapplied 2-3 times a day, and protection is also required on cloudy days
• Use skin care products containing repairing ingredients at night
• Record the changes in facial spots every month, and seek medical attention promptly if any spread occurs
• Avoid using freckle removal products from unknown sources
5. Latest research trends
The latest paper in Nature sub-journal points out:Blu-rayIt may aggravate the formation of chloasma, and it is recommended to reduce screen use time. This finding has recently sparked heated discussion on Zhihu.
To sum up, spots are the result of a variety of factors and require a combination of scientific protection and targeted treatment. If the spots suddenly increase or are accompanied by other symptoms, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for treatment in time.
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