Apart from the sun, what causes Dark Spots?
Dark spots on the skin, also called hyperpigmentation, are a common skin problem. There are a variety of conditions and agents that can cause them to develop. One of the most under-recognised causes of dark spots is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This occurs after some type of trauma to the skin – especially infections like acne. This and other skin diseases are listed here: • Melasma • Riehl’s melanosis • Poikiloderma of Civatte • Erythromelanosis follicularis • Linea Fusca • Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation Certain medications can also sensitise the skin to the sun and other medications can cause dark spots without sun exposure. The most common offending medications are: • Estrogens • Tetracyclines • Amiodarone • Phenytoin • Phenothiazines • Sulfonamides UV light is a major cause of not only dark spots, but other types of skin damage.
