Why do women have tinea versicolor?

How do women get tinea versicolor? Tinea versicolor, also known as pityriasis versicolor, not only appears on men, but also on women. For the treatment of tinea versicolor, it is necessary to understand the pathogenic factors of tinea versicolor and treat it symptomatically. So, how do women get tinea versicolor? Let's invite an expert from Beijing Jingdu Dermatology Hospital to give you a brief introduction.

1. Male hormone: About two weeks after ovulation and before menarche, women's bodies secrete a lot of progesterone. The secretion of progesterone and the hormone that produces pigment come from the hypothalamus-pituitary gland. Therefore, when progesterone increases, the pigment will also increase, making it easier to develop dark spots than usual.

2. Incorrect skin care methods: rubbing too hard when applying foundation, washing face, scrubbing, and applying skin care products will damage the skin, stimulate pigmentation and cause dark spots. The use of improper skin care products may cause skin allergies and inflammation, and cause pigmentation and dark spots.

3. Ultraviolet radiation: The basement membrane of the epidermis produces pigments to protect the skin in order to block UVB, thus causing spots on the skin. When the metabolism is normal, the pigment will fall off along with the skin's renewal process; but when the metabolism is blocked, or the damage from ultraviolet light is severe, the pigment can't be completely excreted, but instead settles and produces spots.

Through the introduction of experts from Beijing Kyoto Dermatology Hospital on "How do women get tinea versicolor", I believe everyone has a better understanding. Warm reminder: Many diseases are divided into urgent and serious levels. It is important to actively go to a regular hospital for examination and treatment, and you must also take good care of yourself in your daily life.