Stop Spots

Why Some People have Facial Spots

Most people think that facial spots are caused only by acne and the scars associated with the condition. You can have facial spots for a variety of other reasons. One of the most common spots one can see on the face is enlarged pores. If the skin isn’t properly cared for the pores will only become larger and can typically lead to pimples, whiteheads and blackheads. Enlarged pores are usually found on what is termed the “T-spot” which encompasses the nose, chin and the forehead.

What Causes Pores to Become Enlarged?

There are a few causes that make pores become enlarged such as damage from the sun, genetics, changes and fluctuation from hormones, dehydration of the skin, acne, dirt that becomes trapped or skin cells that are oily or dead as well as blackheads. You may be surprised to learn that even using too much makeup, eating a diet that is improper and smoking can all lead to large pores.

Brown Spots on Skin

Most people refer to brown spots as age spots. They are typically caused by skin that has not been protected from the sun over a long period of time. They are also referred to as hyper pigmentation. This typically occurs when melanin in excess forms deposits on the skin. Typical causes of brown spots are:

• Exposure to the sun
• The aging process
• Predisposed genetics
• Hormones
• Stress and tension
• Sometimes appear during pregnancy
• Not taking the proper care of the skin
• Disease or malfunction of the liver
• Menopause
• Taking birth control pills
• Or can be a result of acne or the use of harsh chemicals

Allergies Can Cause Facial Spots

You may not even be aware that you are suffering from some sort of allergy that is the cause of spots on your facial skin. It could be an allergy caused by food, cleansers or lotions that you are currently using for your facial regime or another underlying cause. The spots may or may not be itchy and you are flummoxed at what is causing them. Many people suffer with allergic reactions to a number of factors in the environment and the facial spots are often blamed on acne. You may also notice that you have white patches and not just red patches on your face.

Before applying any type of lotion, cream or remedy to what you perceive as a facial spot, it is well advised that you seek the opinion of a professional dermatologist so that a proper diagnosis can be made. You may worsen the condition if you are unsure of what is causing it and by seeing a dermatologist he can give you suggestions about how to treat your particular condition.

There are a variety of over the counter spot removers that may do the trick, but before you try any of those, check with a heath care professional to ensure that you will not be doing more harm than good.