Skin Diseases Specialist Dr. Aliye Sevdem GÜLCAN says that skin blemishes may occur under the influence of different factors and that some types of blemishes should be taken seriously. Dr. Aliye Sevdem GÜLCAN warned against skin spots that change size, shape and color. Dr. GÜLCAN stated that some spots may be a sign of skin cancer. Dr. Aliye Sevdem Gülcan said, “If a simple sunspot on your skin changes size, shape and color, you definitely need to see a dermatologist. Not every blemish is a simple blemish and may be a sign of skin cancer. "Sometimes people try to have these types of serious blemishes treated at beauty centers and it is too late," she warned.
What Causes Skin Blemishes?
Saying that sun exposure, genetic factors, hormonal imbalances and uncontrolled procedures applied to the skin may cause skin blemishes, Yeditepe University Hospitals Skin Diseases Specialist warned against procedures performed in non-expert hands and she is Pointing out that procedures performed by non-specialists other than physicians may lead to much worse results, our expert gave information about risk factors and personalized procedures for spot treatment.
Saying that skin spots occur as a result of the uncontrolled proliferation of melanin pigment, which gives the skin its color, Skin Diseases Specialist Dr. GÜLCAN said, “There are several risk factors that trigger the formation of skin spots. One of the most important risk factors is sun exposure, namely ultraviolet light. Apart from this, the uncontrolled damage we cause to the skin also causes blemishes. Uncontrolled procedures such as facial waxing, dermapen and chemical peeling performed in beauty centers can also cause skin blemishes. "Apart from this, the use of some medications such as birth control pills and some hormonal conditions caused by pregnancy can also cause skin blemishes," She said.
How to Treat Skin Blemishes That Occur During Pregnancy?
Explaining that they encountered skin spots called melasma during pregnancy, the Skin Diseases Specialist said, “These spots are spots that appear as a result of hormonal factors. The use of birth control pills also triggers these spots. We do not recommend treatment against skin blemishes other than sun protection during pregnancy. We can start treatment after pregnancy. We have a strong hand in spot treatment. But you need to know this well. Stain is a chronic disease, just like diabetes. Therefore, it is extremely important to apply the treatment regularly. Because melasma often recurs. It is not possible to get rid of melasma during pregnancy with a single procedure. "There is a wrong perception in this direction on social media," she said.
Do Acne During Adolescence Leave Blemishes on the Skin?
Stating that acne during adolescence can also cause blemishes on the skin, our Skin Diseases Specialist Dr. GÜLCAN said: “There is a general misconception among families that there is no need for treatment for acne seen during adolescence. However, treatment must be started early. If treatment is delayed, deep acne, which we call nodulocystic, may leave spots on the skin. Acne seen during adolescence should never be tampered with and precautions should be taken against sun exposure.” she said.
How to Treat Skin Blemishes?
Adding that blemish treatment is personalized and varies depending on the type of blemish, the Dermatology Specialist shared the following information:
“The treatment method also varies depending on the type of stain. We see significant benefits from the laser we call broad band light (BBL) for sunspots, which we call lentigo. We can see a significant reduction in sunspots with 3 sessions performed at an average of 3 weeks apart. Apart from this, we mostly benefit from mesotherapy (vitamin injections into the skin) and enzymatic peeling treatments for the spots we call melasma that occur during pregnancy. At the same time, fractional laser and microneedle radiofrequency, also known as golden needle, are among the treatment methods we frequently use in order to strengthen the skin barrier, increase collagen production in the skin and suppress melanin synthesis. Blemish treatment is a personalized application. The length of treatment and the frequency of sessions vary depending on the type of stain. Not every treatment is good for every blemish. We definitely do not recommend that patients apply home treatment using any cream without consulting a specialist. Spot is a disease and its treatment must be done by experts. In this sense, it is not right to act on the product recommendations of social media influencers.”
Which Blemishes on the Skin Should Be Taken Seriously?
Stating that some blemishes on the skin should be taken seriously, our expert continued her explanation as follows: “There is a lot of difference from blemish to blemish. Some spots can be a sign of skin cancer. If a simple sunspot on your skin changes size, shape and color, it is necessary to consult a dermatologist. If a serious and dangerous problem is detected after the initial examination, pathological examination may be required. In short, not every blemish may be a simple blemish and may be a sign of skin cancer.”
Is Nutrition Effective on Skin Blemishes?
Stating that the nutritional factor has no direct relationship with skin blemishes, our expert said, “Inflammation and oxidation in our body as a result of poor and unhealthy nutrition make us more prone to skin blemishes. Smoking is also a very important factor. Smoking increases inflammation in the body and triggers susceptibility to skin blemishes. On the other hand, water consumption is extremely important for our skin, as in everything else. "For this reason, I recommend consuming plenty of water," she said.
What Should Be Done to Prevent the Formation of Skin Blemishes?
The dermatologist said, “I would recommend not having the procedure at all rather than having it done due to low budgets,” and she continued: “Instead, it would be much more beneficial to protect your skin from the sun. I recommend that procedures against skin blemishes be carried out by physicians who are experts in their field. Because procedures performed by non-specialist physicians can lead to much worse results. For example, a patient came to us the other day. She had a chemical peeling at the beauty center and the people at the beauty center told her that she should not wash her face for three days. As a result, an incredible blemish appeared on his face. In this way, procedures that are supposed to be less costly result in a process that is much more costly. The most important thing is that sometimes irreversible results can occur on the skin after unconscious procedures.”
Saying that skin blemishes may appear under the influence of different factors and that some types of blemishes should be taken seriously, the Skin Diseases Specialist warned against skin blemishes that change size, shape and color. Dr. GÜLCAN stated that some spots may be a sign of skin cancer. Dr.Aliye Sevdem GÜLCAN said, “If a simple sunspot on your skin changes size, shape and color, you definitely need to see a dermatologist. Not every blemish is a simple blemish and may be a sign of skin cancer. "Sometimes people try to have these types of serious blemishes treated at beauty centers and it is too late," She warned.
