Although
ageing process plays a role in skin changes, the hormonal shifts of menopause
hastens the appearance of pigmentation. One such pigmentation usually affects
the face and is called Melasma. Melasma is caused by over-activity of the
melanocytes which secrete excess melanin. The excess melanin gets deposited in
the outer layer of the skin causing butterfly shaped pigmentation on the face.
Though the excess melanin can be removed from the surface, the overactive
melanocytes secrete it again making the patch reappear. This becomes a
never-ending cycle. To treat Melasma one needs to thus stabilize the overactive
melanocytes than merely keep peeling the skin from the surface.
Dr.
Pranjal Shamsher is a Multi-Therapy Consultant & a pioneer in skin friendly
treatments. She can be contacted at Dr. Health Clinics on 42067474 - 75 or
23568290 - 91. To read her articles log on to - skinarticlesbydrpranjalshamsher.wordpress.com
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