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Different colors, different causes, different locations, basically these different places, freckles on the face are just some brown spots, generally appear on the bridge of the nose, melasma will be all over the face, nose, forehead and many other places will have.

Difference Between Melasma and Freckles** Melasma, also known as liver spots, is a yellowish-brown spot that appears on the face and is caused by pigmentation. The appearance of melasma is associated with menstrual disorders, long-term oral contraceptives, and pregnancy, in which the patient's endocrine system is disturbed and unable to excrete toxins from the body

The difference is that the first one looks ugly and is not easy to get rid of, while the second one can be diluted over time.

Melasma and freckles have certain differences between Tong Liang, as follows:

1.**Different. Freckles are a dominant genetic factor, with a genetic history, if the first family member has freckles, the probability of freckles in their children is relatively high, and it is generally more common in children; Melasma is acquired, and it is more common in young and middle-aged women, especially in pregnant women.

2.The morphology is different. Freckles are mostly isolated, the size of a grain of rice, generally less than two millimeters in diameter, and vary from brown to dark brown with light basal wheel nucleus; Melasma is usually fused into patches and is a patch of light brown to light black patches.

3.Prognosis varies. Freckles** are relatively simple and can last for a longer period of time; The melasma** cycle is longer.

In life, you can find that many people will have spots on their faces, and the length is not the same, some spots are called freckles, some spots are called melasma, freckles and melasma are different, and the best methods taken are different.

First of all, we must know that the area of melasma is widely distributed, the color is darker, generally brown or dark brown, and tan, mainly distributed on the cheeks, melasma is one by one, the generation of melasma is mainly affected by endocrine, like some pregnant women and menopausal women are more likely to get melasma, and at the same time, melasma is also more difficult, and the spots are not particularly easy to go down, but also with some Chinese herbal medicines. The color of freckles is relatively light, generally light brown or tan, most of them one by one, like the size of sesame grains, freckles have a certain genetic predisposition, if parents or grandparents have a history of freckles, then the chance of freckles is relatively large.

In addition, the age of onset is also different, freckles are mainly due to genetic factors, the age of onset is relatively early, generally around the age of 5 will begin to appear freckles, and melasma is the pigmentation caused by acquired factors, pigment spots appear relatively late, usually in adults around the age of twenty or thirty. Whether it is freckles or melasma, it will have a certain impact on our facial features, and it will also make the whole person unsightly, at this time we can take certain measures, especially melasma is very related to acquired factors, and at this time we should reduce sun exposure. You must be in a good mood, otherwise being angry may also cause melasma to form.

Once freckles are obtained, there is no possibility of **, because most of the freckles are related to genetic factors, at this time, if you want to remove the freckles on the face, you can go to the hospital for laser**, or point out.

Freckles are very different from melasma, freckles are generally smaller in shape, darker in color, more common on the bridge of the nose and on both sides of the nose, and can be removed by many cosmetic means; Melasma is darker in color, generally brown or light yellow, which is caused by improper care or hormone secretion disorders in the body, and is more difficult to remove.

Melasma and freckles are very different in size, shape, where the face grows, the reason for growth, and the method of **; Melasma is mainly formed by improper care, with a large shape, generally yellow or brown color, mainly distributed on the forehead and both sides of the cheeks on the face, and it is relatively difficult to get up; Freckles are mostly due to genetic factors, small in shape, most of them are small black dots the size of sesame seeds, and can be solved by many cosmetic methods.

The passage of time not only increases people's experience and makes people more mature and stable, but also cruelly leaves traces. MelasmaFrecklesThe appearance of the show makes beauty lovers feel very frightened. With the continuous improvement of medical standards, melasma and freckles can be obtained.

Freckles are a genetically linked pigmentation problem, so many people develop freckles at a relatively young age, even before the age of 10. Freckles are punctate on the ** and can appear anywhere on the face, usually on the cheeks, nose, and cheekbones.

Freckles – It is now thought to run in families and may be related to autosomal dominant inheritance. Lesions begin to appear in children aged 5 to 6 years, mostly in girls, mostly on the face, especially on the nose, with light brown or yellowish brown spots the size of pinpoints or rice grains, most of which do not fuse, and the color will also worsen after ultraviolet exposure. Melasma is acquired, distributed symmetrically on the cheeks, and can be light brown or dark brown in color, in patches.

It usually grows on both cheekbones, or on both cheeks. How to distinguish freckles from melasma:1

From the point of view of time: the cause of freckles is generally hereditary or intergenerational inheritance, which begins to grow around 6-8 years old, and is relatively stable in adulthood; Melasma usually appears after pregnancy and is usually caused by endocrine imcoordination.

Melasma, also known as butterfly spots, is commonly affected by women, and the spots mostly occur on the face, such as the cheekbones, forehead, mouth and other parts, which are generally symmetrically distributed, and the color is lighter at the beginning, and the color will slowly deepen to gray-brown or dark brown with time. Freckles are scattered, generally spotted, light brown, needle tip to the size of a grain of rice, concentrated on the forehead, cheeks, nose, and daily sun exposure, if you usually bask in the sun more, the small spots on the face are freckles!

Freckles are shaped and coloured like eggs, which are small brown dots. It is mostly distributed on the cheeks and the bridge of the nose. There are more females than males and there is a family history. Melasma is also called butterfly spot. The size is variable, and the spots are light grayish-brown or dark brown.

Melasma spots are mainly distributed in blocks, while freckles are distributed in spots. Melasma is yellowish brown in color, and freckles are tan and will get darker and darker. In addition, melasma generally grows on the forehead, eye sockets and lips, and freckles generally grow on the bridge of the nose or around the cheeks.

Melasma is usually caused by hormonal disorders, but it can also be caused by sun exposure. But there is a genetic element to freckles.

The spots of melasma are mainly distributed in blocks, while the spots of freckles are distributed in the form of spots, melasma is mainly yellow-brown, while freckles are mainly tan-like, melasma mainly grows in the cheekbones, forehead, eye sockets, lips and other parts, while freckles are mainly distributed around the bridge of the nose and cheeks, and melasma is not hereditary, while freckles are hereditary.

First of all, the size of the spots is different, the shape is also different, freckles are dot-like distribution, and melasma is very dense spots, generally around the tip of the nose, and the color of the spots is different, melasma is yellow-brown, and freckles are tan, and the transmission of spots is also different, melasma is hormonal disorders, caused by sun exposure, and freckles are hereditary.

The size of melasma is generally the size of soybeans, and it is mainly yellow-brown or dark brown patches, and freckles are mostly this size, and the color is generally tan. Melasma generally grows on the forehead, eye sockets, lips, cheekbones, etc. Freckles are usually found on the bridge of the nose or around the cheeks, and some freckles can also appear on the arms or neck.

Melasma is generally not hereditary, and freckles are hereditary to a certain extent.

The difference is that freckles are naturally formed, in the epidermal layer, while melasma is produced when people are old, and there is no one when they are young.

With the arrival of summer, people will inevitably be exposed to strong sunlight and various rays, and when they look in the mirror, they will find large and small spots on their faces. Everyone has a love for beauty, and at this time, many women will rush to the doctor to find various methods**. In fact, many people can't tell the difference between freckles and melasma.

However, the two different methods of spotting** are also different, and only by recognizing the essence can we find the right way to prescribe the right medicine.

1. The difference between freckles and melasma

Definition: Melasma, also known as liver spots and butterfly spots, is a symptom caused by facial melanosis. Because the melanin in ** continues to increase, but it cannot be eliminated in time and effectively, it is deposited on the face.

Freckles are those small dark brown spots that are scattered on the face and have no effect on the deep layers of the face. It only affects the facial image, and the dark and brown spots that appear on the face and are scattered on the face.

Difference in size and shape: melasma is large or small, uncertain, and its shape is spot with clear edges and smooth surface. In addition, there is no inflammation and no itching sensation.

Freckles have a certain size, generally the size of a grain of rice, and the color is brown, such as finch eggs, so the name is freckles.

Population differences: In fact, the "pregnancy spots" that appear in pregnant women also belong to melasma, which is one of them. Studies have shown that women who generally experience melasma on their faces will experience menstrual disorders, premenstrual breast swelling and other conditions.

Freckles appear at an early age and are often accompanied by a family history.

2. How to remove freckles and melasma

In fact, many spots are caused by the sun's rays and various strong rays. Therefore, be sure to reduce sun exposure, go out as little as possible in summer or do a good job of sun protection. Secondly, we should insist on going to bed early and getting up early, not staying up late, maintaining healthy living habits, and strengthening physical exercise.

In addition, eat more fruits and vegetables, supplement various vitamins, and pay attention to drinking plenty of water.

In short, melasma and freckles are both facial spots, but they are very different in terms of the causes of their formation. This determines the difference in their methods, so don't rush to remove spots with a consistent method, you still need to prescribe the right medicine. In addition, the formation of spots is preventable.

In daily life, we must pay attention to sun protection, but also pay attention to rest, and maintain good living habits.