What should I do if I have butterfly spots on my face?

Butterfly spots are what we call chloasma. In fact, many people are prone to this skin condition in life. Current methods for treating chloasma include a combination of internal and external methods, as well as laser therapy. In fact, there are some foods in the diet that can improve chloasma. Tomatoes, lemons, and carrots are rich in vitamin C and can achieve the effect of removing spots.

(1) Topical medications are the simplest and most commonly used treatment method. Topical tyrosinase inhibitor ointment, such as 5% hydroquinone cream, 2-4% kojic acid cream and 3% arbutin. There are different degrees of therapeutic effects after application. This type of drug is an antioxidant and is easily oxidized in air and sunlight. It should be stored in a sealed container and away from light. In recent years, some people have reported the use of 0.1% retinoic acid ointment to treat chloasma, and topical glucocorticoids also have certain therapeutic effects.

(2) Exfoliation therapy: Topical application of trichloroacetic acid solution can exfoliate the epidermis and remove pigmentation spots. Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy can cause the epidermis to freeze and necrotize and then peel off to remove pigments. Grinding surgery uses a grinding head to grind off a layer of the epidermis to achieve the purpose of removing pigments. After the operation, apply sunscreen after the wound heals, otherwise it is easy to relapse after sun exposure.

(3) Laser or intense pulsed light therapy: Recently, there have been reports that photorejuvenation and Q-switched laser treatment are effective in treating some patients with melasma.

(4) Dietary method

1. Blend lemon juice and add sugar water to drink in moderation. Lemon contains a lot of vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc. Drinking lemon juice regularly can not only whiten your skin, but also precipitate melanin, achieving the effect of removing spots.

2. Drinking a glass of tomato juice every day or eating tomatoes regularly can help prevent freckles. Because tomatoes are rich in glutathione, glutathione can inhibit melanin, thereby reducing or eliminating pigmentation.

3. Taking a tablet of vitamin C and vitamin E every day can achieve the effect of removing freckles.