What causes facial skin discoloration?

Answer by  dedre (998)

Facial skin discoloration can be caused from many different factors. Some of these factors include too much sun or tanning bed exposure, age and hormones, heredity, rosacea, and or infection in the body.

Answer by  Thomas220 (6)

Skin will change color for multiple reasons. Skin color changes may result from pigment cell (melanocyte) density , skin structural changes in the dermis and epidermis, and from changes in environmental lighting. Environmental lighting may directly and immediately change skin color by the type of light wave used and the induction of melanocytes.

Answer by  leah84 (1043)

There are a lot of reason for the color of the skin on your face to change. It could be sun damage or the makeup you wear. Sometimes acne washes and lotions contain ingredients that will cause your skin color to change.

Answer by  BrianB89 (160)

Facial skin discoloration can be caused by many possibilities. It could the result of sun over-exposure, acne scarring, or a condition such an Vittaligo, which causes loss of pigmentation or Jaundice which causes the yellowing of the skin pigmentation.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Several things can cause skin discoloration. Too much sun exposure can be your worse enemy. Pregnancy can also give your skin funny coloring. If this condition bothers you, see your doctor for possible treatment.

Answer by  cafish (2035)

Pregnancy can cause this problem. Too much sun can cause skin problems. So wear sunscreen. As we age,our skin ages and changes color. The elderly often have those brown spots on their faces. A skin disease called rosacea can cause redness on the face. Some diseases, like liver disease, can cause yellow skin.