What causes yellowish-brown spots under the eyes?
Disease description:
I have recently developed melasma on my eyelids, which directly affects facial aesthetics. What causes melasma to develop on the eyelids?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
The causes of developing melasma under the eyes include:
1. Skin aging: With age, skin metabolism slows down and melanocyte function declines, leading to pigmentation and the formation of melasma.
2. Ultraviolet radiation: Prolonged exposure to UV light stimulates melanocytes to produce more melanin, thereby promoting the formation of melasma.
3. Endocrine factors: Changes in sex hormone levels, such as fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone, may also stimulate melanocytes to secrete more melanin granules, leading to the development of melasma.
4. Genetic factors: Melasma has a certain hereditary tendency. If there is a family history of melasma, an individual's risk of developing the condition may increase.
5. Lifestyle factors: Insufficient sleep, use of low-quality skincare products, and an unbalanced diet may negatively affect the skin and trigger or worsen melasma.
6. Disease factors: Chronic diseases such as diabetes and chronic hepatitis may affect the body's metabolism and endocrine system, indirectly leading to the formation of melasma.
