The heat of the summer is unbearable. It is as if wearing less clothes can not get rid of the heat wave. However, it is common that some people have to wear loose clothing to cover up the obvious pigmentation on their skin for fear of affecting their image.
In addition to some common skin pigmentation disorders, some pigmentation in specific parts of the skin is actually related to endocrine dysfunction. Endocrine hormone levels need to be checked for exclusion. Common endocrine disorders that cause skin pigmentation include chronic hyperaldosteronism, ectopic ACTH syndrome, and hemopoietic disease. The site of skin pigmentation may be on the lips and mouth, face, areola, and skin of the lumbar region. Sometimes there is no specific site. If some patients also have symptoms such as weakness, poor sleep, poor eating, etc., it is important to pay attention to them. If the skin pigmentation does not fade significantly after local skin medication, it is best to go to a regular hospital for endocrine function tests to clarify the cause.