Yellow “moles” on the face may be caused by freckles, chloasma and hyperpigmentation after inflammation subsides.
1. Freckles: If there are freckles on the face, it may be manifested as yellow or brown “moles” on the face, preferably on the cheeks, which may be related to hereditary factors, long-term exposure to sunlight and other reasons.
2. Melasma: Melasma mainly manifests as light brown to dark brown patches or plaques on the face, some of which can be fused with each other, and is usually described as a yellow “mole” on the face, and is mostly considered to be related to genetic factors, sun exposure, estrogen and progesterone levels, medication factors, disease factors and other factors.
3. Hyperpigmentation after inflammation subsides: For example, acne, folliculitis, contact dermatitis and other diseases, if the face suffers from these inflammatory skin diseases, through active treatment, when the inflammation subsides, it may leave pigmentation in the affected area of the skin, which is manifested as a yellow “mole” on the face.
It is recommended that you seek medical attention as soon as possible to identify the cause of the yellow “mole” and then give it targeted treatment.