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1.Daily activities and light exercise are possible, but please avoid saunas, hot compresses, sweaty exercise, and alcohol for about a week.
2.Please apply sunscreen thoroughly as there is a risk of pigmentation when exposed to sunlight.

Q.What are Melasma/Dark Spots/Freckles/Hyperpigmentation?
Melasma: typically appears as irregular brown or gray patches on the face. It is primarily caused by UV exposure and hormonal changes, with pregnancy, birth control pills, and stress contributing to its progression.
Dark Spots: Black spots on the skin caused by aging and UV exposure. They commonly appear on the face, back of hands, and neck, becoming more noticeable with age. They occur when melanin cells become overactive.
Freckles: Small brown spots mainly appearing on the face and arms, largely influenced by genetic factors and can become more prominent with UV exposure. They typically start appearing in childhood and are more visible during summer.
Hyperpigmentation: A condition where melanin accumulates excessively due to skin inflammation, scarring, UV exposure, etc. It can appear in various forms and colors, with multiple treatment options available.

Q. What are age spots, moles, and flat warts?
Age Spots: Age spots are dark patches caused by overactive pigment cells due to aging and UV exposure. They tend to appear more frequently as one ages.
Moles: Moles are clusters of melanocytes that form pigmented spots on the skin. They can be present at birth or develop later in life due to genetic factors or UV exposure.
Flat Warts: Flat warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and often appear when the immune system is weakened. They manifest as small, flat, raised nodules on the skin’s surface.

Q. What are Ota mole, Abnormal nevus (ABNOM), Cafe au lait spot, and Becker mole?
Ota mole: Asymmetrical brown patches typically occurring around the eyes, present from birth. Mainly caused by excessive proliferation of melanin cells.
Abnormal nevus (ABNOM): Brown patches that develop after birth, caused by UV exposure, hormonal changes, etc. Similar in appearance to Ota's nevus.
Cafe au lait spot: Light brown patches, usually congenital and generally harmless. However, multiple spots may indicate other skin conditions.
Becker mole: Large brown patches typically developing in adulthood, mainly appearing on shoulders or chest. More common in males and distinguished by frequent hair growth.