#Hyperpigmentation Tumblr posts

[onajourneywitnojournal]

stretch marks & melanin

[rulerlei]

Agora hills🎀

[xyimaa]

22/03/24 Lumpy space princess ☁️

[zoros-sake-bottles]

Sanji x Insecure Fem! Reader!

Sanji was perfect. He treated you like a queen, worshiping the land you walked on and thanking God for creating “such an ethereal soul”. He was gentle and patient and kind hearted. He believed in you and wished more for you then you could ever wish for yourself. Standing next to him, you were always left wondering “Am I enough? Do I do for him what he does for me?”. Sometimes you would sit in your room and debate his behavior towards you, overthinking was a trait you so heavily possessed. You’d look at yourself in the mirror and see how pudgy you were. Each time you saw the stretch marks on the insides of your arms and thighs, the ones on the sides of your stomach-... tears swelled up in your eyes.

         The bits of acne spread throughout your face and body didn’t make it any better. You couldn’t even begin when it came to your body hair and slight hyperpigmentation. Sometimes at night one of the rare times Sanji wasn’t with you, you maladaptive day dreamed about a magic eraser. A small white piece of rubber that you would run over the parts of your body that you hated and just like that your insecurity would disappear in an instant. With that eraser you could look like Nami or Robin, unblemished and a suitable girlfriend for your perfect boyfriend. Alas, there was no eraser and you would stay this way for who knows how long. These are the thoughts that made you become distant. These are the thoughts that influenced you to skip meals. 

You thought you were doing good, “fasting” or “dieting” whichever one of those you chose as an excuse to just drink water and eat a couple slices of fruit every now and then. Though this definitely didn’t go unnoticed by Sanji. When it came to you, he knew practically everything and he definitely wasn’t going to allow you to do this to yourself, you were too precious to him. So around the evening when everyone had eaten and winded down he snuck off to your room with a basket of your favorite foods. “Darling?” he knocked. “Darling, it's me”. You’d got out of the shower not too long ago and your hair was wrapped in a towel. You sat on your bed in your silk tank top and pajama shorts.

       You wanted to ignore him and at first you did but when his pleas became more desperate and he made it clear that he wasn’t leaving, you couldn’t help but open the door for him. His face lit up when his eyes landed on you, like a dog when an owner came home after being at work all day. “Sanji?” you eyed the basket in his hand already knowing what it was. “Hm? Oh! I thought we could eat together since you haven’t eaten dinner yet” he looked to the basket and back to you with a smile. “I don’t-”. “Ma cherie, we’ve barely seen each other in the past three days and you haven’t been eating” he cupped your cheek, his eyebrows scrunched in concern. You said nothing. “I miss you mon amour , tell me what's going on”.

       No you thought, don’t say things that I don’t deserve to hear. You tried to pull away from him but your body didn’t move and the floodgates opened and you couldn’t stop the tears that were flooding your eyes. Your hands rushed to hide the emotions from him but it was too late and he was fast acting, wiping your tears away with a sympathetic frown. You were sniffling and he was ushering you out of the hallway into your room, closing the door with his foot. Quickly he set the basket down on your desk and rushed to your side with a box of tissues. The two of you sat in silence for a bit as you tried to get yourself together.

        “Darling? Please tell me what’s been bothering you” he urges you while sitting across from you on your bed. He wipes your cheeks with the back of his hand. “Seeing you like this is killing me”. You let out an exhale and can't help but think about how much more ugly you look right now. You glanced down at your exposed skin and suddenly have the impulse to cover up your legs. Sanji takes note of how you pick up a pillow and throw it over your lap. He removes the pillow and lays his head there instead, earning a startled gasp from you.

     "Y/n" he gazed into your eyes from below. You gently closed his eyes with two fingers. "don't open them until I say" your voice was slightly hoarse from crying. He hummed in agreement and shut his eyes. You shakily exhaled as you prepared yourself to explain. "i've been feeling very insecure about my body lately". "And-.... I guess… i don't know it's stupid" you huffed. Why was it so hard to say? "It's not stupid, don't say that". You close your eyes as well and find that you are able to think easier.

  “I keep having these thoughts that I'm not good enough for you because of how overweight and imperfect I am”. “So that's why you’ve been avoiding me and why you haven’t been eating?” he said in frustration. “I don’t want you to find me unattractive Sanji, you dating me-... sometimes it doesn’t feel real at all. I'm lucky that someone like me could even-”. “Stop” he interrupts you, removing himself from your lap. You keep your eyes closed, afraid of what the look on his face is like. “Sweetheart” you feel his hands gently hold yours. “Look at me,” he pleads. Your eyes open a splint and then fully.

  He was staring at you with a frown that made you feel ashamed. “Don’t ever, ever think that you're lucky to be dating me, it's the opposite and it will always be the opposite. I'm thankful you even looked my way- every second of attention you give me makes me feel like the richest man in the world” he said. “But-”. “No, do you hear me?- And I don’t want to hear you talk about yourself like that ever again, not only are you insulting yourself but you're hurting me” his brows furrow. “W-what?” you ask.

   “I have this girlfriend who’s the greatest piece of art to ever exist but she believes she’s ugly, so then she damages herself and hides herself away so that nobody can ever see her beauty again” he scowls. You can’t meet his eyes anymore. “So what will it take?” he asks and sighs. “what will what-”. “To get you to recognize how much of a rare blessing you are Mi amor…- you can’t even comprehend how much better you make my life everyday”. Your face was flushed and you could only hope that he didn’t take notice.

          “So what do I need to do to get you to realize that?” his head tilted to the side as he watched you. “i d….n...ow” you mumbled. “Hm? I can’t hear you love” he lifted your chin, eyeing your lips in their natural pouting position. “I don’t know” you said clearly this time, struggling to make eye contact with him. “Should I…kiss all the insecurities away?”. Your body shuttered as Sanji leaned back on his elbow and placed a kiss on your bare shoulder, moving down your arm, making sure to give the stretch marks extra special attention.

          You squirmed upon feeling the warmth of his breath on the bit of your side that had been exposed due to the rolling up of your tank top. Your stomach, that's where most of your hatred originated from, hence why you began to panic inside. But all doubt was washed away when you felt his soft lips on your skin. He was gentle as he kissed the outstretched skin,  you could tell he was enjoying it. “You're so stunning dear” he whispered. And for the first time in days your mind was clearing, he wasn’t disgusted by you, he wanted you and only you, you were his.

  Sanji was making his way to the front of your stomach when all of a sudden your stomach growled. He paused and smiled at you before giggling. Your face was on fire and you covered it with both hands. He peeled your hands away and kissed your lips before crawling off the bed and getting the basket. He set up a bed tray before taking out the food which was still warm. He sat it on the table in front of you (your favorite stew, rice and some side dishes).

  You were prepared to pick up a spoon but Sanji had already held one in front of your mouth. You bashfully allowed him to feed you the savory meal, he never once let you lift a finger.

[bethiniancorpuscle]

Haemosiderin staining

"Haemosiderin staining" describes orange/red/brown skin hyperpigmentation caused by haemosiderin (an iron-containing pigment found in blood) leaking into the skin.

Causes:

Chronic venous insufficiency (in lower legs)

Skin inflammation

Trauma e.g. wound, fracture, surgery

Pigmented purpuric dermatoses

Haemochromatosis

Haemosiderin staining may be exacerbated by anticoagulant use as this increases extravasation (leakage) of red blood cells into the skin.

See an example here.

[brattyvice]

SPOTTED📸: Your dark spots…

Alright girlies and Bratt’s, gather round and get your wallets ready – SWIPE to see the routine guaranteed to get rid of dark spots and hyperpigmentation caused from old acne.

(not for sensitive skin, patch test all products, duh).

You seen this coming, Dermalogica Daily Glycolic Cleanser: Literally, this cleanser will save your skin. A lot of reviews made me skeptic because of a lack of lather, but just know that if this happens to you it’s because you aren’t washing your face long enough. Cleansers aren’t supposed to be rubbed into your face for 5 seconds and then rinsed off, you’re wasting your money. You need to be massaging this into your face for at least 60 seconds. DO NOT use one of those electric face brushes, that will literally tear your skin and leave you with permanent wound like scars!

Toning is key: Medicube’s Red succinic acid peeling pads are AMAZING when it comes to evening out your skin tone, plus they erase any traces of pores. You need a toner while lightening hyperpigmentation because it not only helps exfoliate the marks, but it aids in neutralizing your overall complexion.

CeraVe’s resurfacing retinol serum: THE HOLY GRAIL, if you only get one thing from this list make it this. This serum is great for use all over the skin, but as a spot treatment it’s fking GOLD! Because of its strength, I only advise you to use this at night and wear a good sunscreen during the day. It will literally peel the dark spots off your face.

[angelbeetlevomit]

They're super soft, I prommy <3

[kbeautynotes]

Review: Missha Vita C Plus Spot Correcting & Firming Ampoule

Looking for a solution to dull and rough skin texture? Check out the Missha Vita C Plus Spot Correcting & Firming Ampoule! Formulated with 33% Vita C Liposome, encapsulating 99% pure Vitamin C and collagen, this ampoule rejuvenates dull and rough skin, promoting a brighter and firmer complexion.

Check out my full review and details here: Missha Vitamin C

Have you tried this ampoule before?

[gerards-blood-4]

I ❤ whoever created alpha arbutin

[anawkwardgalnamedtarazan]

King Dice's Wonder Years 🎲💜🎀

Plus a few KD childhood headcanons...

Dice was born with hyperpigmentation, when people have different colored patches of skin.

Lived a neglectful childhood. Being in a Depression-esque time, his parents were more concerned with making money than raising their son. So, Dice would make the best of his "independence". He often wanders into town performing and dazzling civilians to make some dough.

Was given a toy monkey named Mr. Chimes on his third birthday. During Dice's first few years in the Underworld, the Devil decided to bring Chimes to life as a "guard monkey" to capture escaping souls. And also act as King Dice's pet.

Dice traveled with his dad to the DLC island for a swap meet. There, he makes a small friendship with Saltbaker. They bonded over helping their families and have eating contests with leftover pastries. Dice tried to partner up with SB to sell his pastries and make a quick buck. But, they ended up parting ways due to trouble sharing the money.

Took up the music business to try to get close to his mom. It didn't work. Eventually, he found he really did like singing and dancing; so he made it his thing.

⭐️BONUS⭐️

Headcanon voices for certain ages:

Kari Wahlgren- Baby (0-2)

Lucia Cunningham (Jessica from Crag of the Creek!)- Young Child (3-10)

Zeno Robinson- Teenager (13-18)

[fatliberation]

**Warning: question about genitals, maybe 18+?** My parents are from Brazil, Philippines, and Colombia, so I am brown skinned. My vulva, inner thighs, and anus are all very dark compared to my skin color. I’ve been told this discoloration is due to bad eating habits and pre-diabetes and fatness. I’m not sure if the darkness is a sign of sickness or if it’s normal for these areas to be dark?

Hello dear anon! I really wish these things were more openly talked about in educational settings. That sounds like it would be very distressing to hear. I hope you’re doing alright ❤️

I’m not a medical professional, but as far as I know this is extremely common and totally normal, especially in the areas you’ve described! It’s called hyperpigmentation. Most everyone’s skin on their labia, scrotum, and anus is darker than everywhere else on your body. Hyperpigmentation in your inner thigh area may be caused by shaving or chafing, or hormonal changes.

Whoever told you this may have it confused with acanthosis nigricans, which is a skin condition that most commonly occurs in skin folds, such as the armpits, neck or groin. It’s characterized by dry, velvety patches that are thicker than the rest of the skin, and sometimes have skin tags as well. Acanthosis nigricans is not a disease, but can be a symptom to another condition, such as insulin resistance, so it’s worth mentioning to a healthcare professional. (which, btw, the way you eat does not cause diabetes!) but a lot of times people with no other conditions have it, which is more common in people with black or brown skin.

hope this helps! and of course, there is nothing wrong with you, and the pigmentation of your body is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of! ❤️

[rulerlei]

Right after Anaesthesiology 🎀

[d34d-weight]

Hey guys. Me here. Been a while since I actually posted. (Dw anon i never forgot abt ur megumi request)

(Lord my handwriting is horrid)

[oll13v3r]

I've never seen anybody talk about hyperpigmentation, and it really upsets me.

Recently, I've noticed that my inner elbows, and my mid torso have splotches of darker colored skin, and my dad informed me that my mom had it in the same places so it's likely genetic and not harmful.

I have had to deal with the fact that it's different, and a lot of people asking if something happened to it. It sucks that there's so much shame attached to my own skin. But every time I have to remind myself that I would NEVER say to someone else that their skin is ugly.

However, it still sucks that every time I look up hyperpigmentation online, I only ever see shit on how to get rid of it and people being sad about having it.

Unlike conditions like vitiligo, (which, don't get me wrong is still underrepresented and not treated with kindness) which have some reputation, especially in online communities who are willing to make stunning art of these people, I've never seen art of someone with hyperpigmentation. I don't see it in picrews, paintings, characters, or anything else.

I just want everyone with hyperpigmentation to know they aren't alone and that they deserve to feel beautiful too.

I will make sure to make art of my skin because other's won't.