After the summer break, clinics see a rise in patients dealing with skin issues linked to sun exposure. This trend was noted by a leading cosmetologist who serves as the medical director of a nationwide aesthetic clinic network.
According to the expert, seasonal challenges with skin pigmentation and hyperpigmentation are increasingly common among skincare professionals.
“At the close of summer, we notice more individuals who spent time in the sun seeking help,” the specialist explains. Pigmentation reflects the skin’s reaction to sunburn and the activity of pigment-forming cells. Melanocytes patrol the skin against ultraviolet rays, but long days in the sun can disrupt their distribution or production, resulting in age spots and uneven tones.
The professional emphasized that treating pigmentation disorders is a gradual, multi-step process and cannot be resolved with a single procedure.
“Correcting the imbalance involves replenishing nutrients, including vitamins, even when hormonal factors are not involved, preparing the skin with targeted cosmetics, and performing procedures to gradually reduce pigment,” the clinician notes.
It was added that some cases of hyperpigmentation may be resistant to cosmetic interventions.
“Conditions like melasma, for instance, may not respond fully to cosmetic treatment alone,” the expert cautioned.
Preventive steps were recommended to curb the development of pigmentation: limit sun exposure to the window of 9:00–11:00 and 16:00–19:00, and select a sunscreen with appropriate protection.
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