What is Dark Spot?Updated a year ago
Dark spots is the term most of us use casually to talk about a common type of hyperpigmentation. They present as flat, dark brown spots or patches, usually with a clear area of demarcation.
Dark spots form as a result of abnormal melanocyte functions. Melanocytes are the cells responsible for pigment production, which they often do as a reaction to trauma or inflammation. Dark spots usually occur as a reaction to sun exposure, but factors like hormones, age, irritation, and even certain nutritional deficiencies can play a role.
If you’re very prone to dark spots, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the signs that it might be cancerous or precancerous, such as uneven borders and rapid changes in size.