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Brown spots: how to prevent and get rid of them Whether related to age, (too many) sun exposures, hormonal imbalances during pregnancy, or a consequence of acne, brown spots result from localized hyperpigmentation caused by a disruption in the production of melanin pigments by melanocytes. Very common, they remain bothersome, especially when located on the face. Why do brown spots appear on the skin? The primary cause of brown spots is the sun. During exposure, the skin activates its natural defense systems, notably the production of melanin responsible for tanning. But when exposures are intense and repeated, without protection or...

Whether related to age, (too many) sun exposures, hormonal imbalances during pregnancy, or a consequence of acne, brown spots result from localized hyperpigmentation caused by a disruption in the production of melanin pigments by melanocytes. Very common, they remain bothersome, especially when located on the face.

Your skin is dry and rough, it feels tight, it itches, showing red patches and sometimes even eczema flare-ups followed by crusts? You are certainly among the 4 million French people who have skin with an atopic tendency. Often underestimated, atopic dermatitis is now the second most common skin problem after acne and can also have a real impact on quality of life: daily itching and disturbed sleep affect mood and self-confidence, and more than 40% of those affected show signs of anxiety and/or depression*. Fortunately, solutions exist to soothe and strengthen skin with an atopic tendency, such as the...

What is atopic skin? "Atopic skin concerns dry to very dry skin, with eczema flare-ups in certain circumstances. Atopic skin is skin in distress."Dr. Coustou, Consulting Dermatologist The skin barrier of a healthy person with so-called "normal" skin allows little water to evaporate and prevents allergens from entering thanks to the presence of a natural protective hydrolipidic film. Atopic skin is characterized by a deficiency in the skin barrier and an abnormal immune response. Due to the absence of a natural hydrolipidic film, protective water and sebum escape from the epidermis, making the skin extremely dry.This type of skin is...