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Melasma - Info on Melasma Symptom, Causes & Treatment
Melasma is a skin condition in which brown patches occur primarily on the cheekbones, forehead and upper lip.
The most common sites of involvement are the cheeks, bridge of nose, forehead, and upper lip. Melasma occurs mostly in women.
Frequently referred to as the "mask of pregnancy," melasma can affect the skin quality of men and women.
What causes melasma?
The precise cause of melasma is unknown. People with a family history of melasma are more likely to develop melasma themselves.
However, melasma can erupt following a hormonal imbalance, or excessive exposure to the harmful rays of the sun. It is commonly associated with pregnancy and called chloasma, or the "mask of pregnancy." Some common causes are -
- Women who are taking oral contraceptives are at risk of developing melasma.
- Sunlight is a major factor in the development of melasma
Treatment of Melasma
Practitioners of dermatology are trained to treat melasma, as well as other disorders of the skin. The majority of treatment options focus on protection of the skin from the sun. Melasma treatment will decrease abnormal pigmentation patterns. All dermatologists have received special training in order to diagnose and treat skin disorders.
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