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Melasma is a common skin problem that causes dark patches and discoloration on your skin. Melasma is much more common in women than men, although men can also get it. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 90% of people with melasma are women.
1. What is melasma?
This melasma (English name is Melasma) usually occurs when pregnant or taking birth control pills and other hormones. This condition is also sometimes called pregnancy mask (pregnancy mask), but men can also get melasma. Melasma causes patches of tan or brown skin on the cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin. It may go away after pregnancy. If it doesn't go away, some prescription creams and some over-the-counter skin care products can treat melasma.
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2. Melasma symptoms
Melasma causes patches of skin that are a different color from the rest of your body and these patches are darker than your normal skin color. The majority of cases have facial melasma and appear symmetrical, with the same spots on both sides of the face. Other areas of the body that are regularly exposed to sunlight can also have melasma develop.
Brown patches often appear on: Cheeks, forehead, bridge of nose, chin....
Melasma can also occur on neck and forearms. This skin discoloration doesn't do any physical harm, but you may feel self-conscious about how you look.
If you notice melasma symptoms affecting your life, see a dermatologist for advice and treatment of skin disorders.
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3. Causes and risk factors of melasma
Currently, experts are still not entirely sure what causes melasma. People with darker skin are more likely to develop melasma than people with lighter skin tones. Sensitivity to estrogen and progesterone is also implicated in this condition, which means that birth control pills, pregnancy, and hormone therapy can all trigger melasma. Stress and thyroid disease are also thought to cause melasma.
In addition, sun exposure can cause melasma because ultraviolet rays affect the cells that produce skin pigment (melanocytes).
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4. Can melasma on the face be cured?
While not all cases of melasma will go away after treatment, there are steps you can take to make sure melasma doesn't get worse and minimize the appearance of skin discoloration . These measures include:
Use makeup to cover discolored areas Use prescription medications Apply sunscreen every day with an SPF of 30 or higher Wear a hat wide enough to shade your face Wear protective clothing, which is especially important if you'll be in the sun for a long time. Reference source: healthline.com
