Melasma

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 What is Melasma? Melasma is a skin condition that causes gray-brown patches on the face.  It is a form of pigmentation, sometimes mistaken for a tan and often referred to as ‘pregnancy mask’.  Melasma is most common among women of childbearing age.  Only 10% of men will be afflicted with Melasma. Melasma is not a [...]

New Breakthrough for Melasma Suffers

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  Melasma is an increasingly common condition affecting more women of childbearing age than ever before.  While the exact cause of Melasma is still debated among professionals, there is a clear link to hormone abnormalities resulting in physiologic and cellular changes. Regardless of the causes, the disfiguring pigmentation can significantly impact the daily lives of [...]

Frequently Asked Questions About Melasma

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  How can I tell the difference between sun damage and Melasma? Sun damage is usually random and ill-defined around the borders of the spots.  Melasma is usually very symmetrical with very defined borders. Melasma tends to happen in large patches and sun damage more so in smaller spots.   How is the diagnosis of [...]

 
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