Compared to adult skin, children’s skin is much more sensitive. Children’s skin calls for a more delicate care because their skin now could possibly determine their skin condition later in life. A good example is freckles. Freckles could carry on later in life.
Regarding keratosis and pigmentation, there are risks factors for having them. The two body components that involve these skin disorders are keratin and melanin. These two are important when it comes to certain bodily functions. Mainly, keratin is for protection because hair protects the head, while melanin prevents over penetration of ultraviolet rays in our skin. Keratin and melanin are harmless, but too much of it is not good for the skin.
Keratosis
This kind of keratosis gives that “chicken” like skin. This condition is genetic and affects hair follicles. The excess keratin is trapped on skin pores’ hair follicles.
Have the same characteristics like actinic keratosis.
Now, how do you prevent your children from having them? The truth is preventing these kind of skin disorders is almost impossible, but risks can be lowered. Since keratoses are caused by many factors, not just the sunlight, but also by genetic factors, it is hard to prevent. If keratosis is inherent in your family, then chances of getting it are high. Some cases are not completely revertable, but it is removable. Options include surgery or skin creams/serums.
Skin pigmentation is not really the problem, but it is the hyperpigmentation of skin. Uneven skin tone often results from hyperpigmentation. Melanin actually prevents excessive ultraviolet rays to get into the skin. The amount of melanin is directly proportional to skin tone. Overexposure to the sun’s harmful rays contributes greatly to hyperpigmentation. Covering yourself from too much sunlight with the use of umbrellas is a way to prevent too much sun exposure. Another is the use of sunscreen. There are also lotions in the market that can remedy uneven skin tone.
Pigmentation of the skin is not really bad, but hyperpigmentation is. The main setback of over pigmentation is that it causes skin to get uneven color. Extra ultraviolet rays that the skin absorbs are inhibited by melanin. The lighter the skin, the least melanin the skin has. If your child has prolonged sun exposure everyday, then the probability of hyperpigmentation is great. Using umbrellas on a bright sunny day is an efficient way to prevent this. Sunscreens/sunblock can also protect the skin. There are also many lotions available that promise to “even” uneven skin tone.
The concentration of ultraviolet rays in sunlight during 10 AM up to 4 PM is at its highest so try to avoid staying under the sun at those times. Sunlight is not really harmful, your children also needs it for vitamin D (read, for strong bones and prevention of rickets).
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