Darkening on Both Sides of the Face generally refers to darkening of the facial area. Facial darkening can be caused by prolonged sun exposure, chronic sleep deprivation, nevus of Ota, melanosis, liver cirrhosis, and other factors. It is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
1. Prolonged Sun Exposure: If proper sun protection is not used when going out, prolonged sun exposure to the face can easily damage the skin and trigger oxidation reactions, leading to facial darkening. This is a physiological phenomenon and generally does not require special treatment. It is recommended to block sun exposure by applying sunscreen, using sun umbrellas, wearing sun hats, and other methods when going out.
2. Chronic Sleep Deprivation: If one stays up late due to work, it can easily lead to insufficient sleep and endocrine abnormalities, affecting the metabolism of melanin and causing the facial skin to appear dull and dark. It is recommended to develop good sleep habits and ensure a sleep duration of 8 hours.
3. Nevus of Ota: This is a pigmented skin disease that typically occurs on both sides of the face and the fundus of the eye. Patients exhibit blue-gray or gray-brown patches on the skin. After diagnosis, treatment can be performed by lasers, liquid nitrogen freezing, and other methods under the operation of professional doctors.
4. Melanosis: This disease is usually caused by pigmentation and is generally related to long-term constipation, age, and other factors. Patients exhibit symptoms of darkening on the face. It is recommended to follow the doctor's instructions for medication such as lactulose oral solution, bisacodyl enteric-coated tablets, and hydroquinone cream.
5. Liver Cirrhosis: This disease obstructs the return of portal vein blood and affects bilirubin metabolism, easily causing symptoms such as jaundice and darkening of the skin. Treatment can be performed through liver transplantation under the operation of professional doctors. It is recommended to actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment and regularly visit the hospital for follow-up examinations to facilitate the doctor's understanding of the recovery progress.
