The cause of discoloration in the skin of the neck is perfume
Dr. Andrea Rachel - consulting dermatologist at DermaZeal clinic, Bangalore (India) - emphasized that although spraying perfume on the neck does not always cause changes in pigmentation, for some In humans, certain ingredients of perfume such as bergamot essential oil, lemon essential oil and grapefruit essential oil contain bergapten and furocoumarins... which are substances that cause photosensitivity.
“If applied or sprayed on the skin and exposed to sunlight, they can cause phytophotodermatitis (photochemical contact dermatitis). This causes skin irritation and can lead to darker skin discoloration, known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation,” says Dr. Andrea Rachel.
Additionally, repeated exposure to certain perfume ingredients such as cinnamate and fragrance blends can sensitize the immune system, leading to redness, rashes, and itching as part of inflammation. allergic skin contact.
Pigmented contact dermatitis is characterized by brown to black patches on the skin, often caused by cosmetics and perfumes.
And Dr. Chinjitha T Davis - dermatologist at Manipal Goa Hospital (India) - shared: "Some ingredients in perfumes such as alcohol and synthetic fragrances can irritate the skin or cause reactions." allergy. Chronic irritation or inflammation can trigger melanocytes to produce more melanin, leading to darker patches. They can also cause autoimmune skin diseases.”
How to prevent
Dr. Andrea Rachel recommends spraying perfume and deodorant on your clothes instead of directly on your skin. She encourages us to avoid sun exposure, and that applying sunscreen will protect our skin from harmful UV rays.
Meanwhile, Dr Chinjitha T Davis recommends, naturally made deodorants and perfumes can reduce the risk of irritation and photosensitivity because they usually do not contain harmful chemicals and synthetic fragrance. However, it is important to ensure these natural products do not contain any allergens or photosensitizing agents.
To treat discoloration, Dr. Rachel recommends taking a break from perfume that causes contact dermatitis, then using a prescription skin lightening cream to lighten post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Note
“For people with atopic dermatitis or eczema, the skin barrier has been weakened. The use of perfume or even scented cosmetics can lead to contact dermatitis. It's best to use products that are completely fragrance-free," Dr. Rachel advises.
Dr Chinjitha T Davis recommends creams containing ingredients such as kojic acid, alpha arbutin and niacinamide to help lighten areas of hyperpigmentation. Ms Chinjitha T Davis also warns against applying steroid creams or creams containing hydroquinone without medical advice as it can lead to local side effects.
