Melasma: Diagnosis and treatment - American Academy of Dermatology
WEBFeb 15, 2022 · A dermatologist can often diagnose melasma by looking closely at your face and neck. To get a close-up look, your dermatologist may use a specialized device like a Wood’s lamp or dermatoscope. Placed on (or near) your skin, these devices help your dermatologist see how deeply the darker pigment reaches into the layers of your skin.
Melasma: Treatment, Causes & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
WEBJul 27, 2020 · Melasma is a skin condition characterized by brown or blue-gray patches or freckle-like spots. It’s often called the “mask of pregnancy.”. Melasma happens because of overproduction of the cells that make the color of your skin. It is common, harmless and some treatments may help.
Melasma: Causes, symptoms, pictures & treatment - Medical News Today
WEBOct 26, 2023 · Melasma is a skin condition that causes patches to appear, typically on the face, that are darker than a person’s skin tone. It may affect between 1.5–33% of people depending on the...
Melasma: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments - Healthline
WEBMay 4, 2023 · Melasma causes patches of discoloration. The patches are darker than your usual skin color. It typically occurs on the face and is symmetrical, with matching marks on both sides of the face.
Causes of Melasma and How to Treat It - Verywell Health
WEBMay 6, 2024 · Melasma is a common skin pigmentation issue that causes dark, blotchy, and uneven skin tone on sun-exposed areas, chiefly on the face. Melasma symptoms are more common in women than in men and generally appear for the first time during reproductive age or pregnancy.
Melasma Treatment: Home Remedies, Prescriptions, & Procedures
WEBAug 24, 2023 · If you do choose to treat your melasma, it can be a slow and difficult process. Avoiding triggers is usually the best way to deal with the condition. This article discusses melasma treatment at home, prescription medications, and other therapies that can help fade melasma hyperpigmentation. Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee.
8 Ways To Treat Melasma, According To Dermatologists
WEBSep 14, 2023 · Melasma is a relatively common skin condition which causes brown-colored patches on the face. It impacts women nine times more often than men, with pregnancy being the main cause of the...
Melasma: What are the best treatments? - Harvard Health
WEBJul 11, 2022 · The most commonly used treatments for melasma are skin lightening medications that are applied topically. These include medications such as hydroquinone, azelaic acid, kojic acid, niacinamide, cysteamine, rucinol, and tranexamic acid.
Melasma: Overview - American Academy of Dermatology
WEBFeb 15, 2022 · When melasma appears, it can cause tan, brown, grayish brown, or bluish gray patches and freckle-like spots. These usually appear on certain areas of face like the cheeks, forehead, chin, and even above the upper lip. While less common, melasma can develop on the arms, neck, or elsewhere.
Melasma: Signs and symptoms - American Academy of Dermatology
WEBFeb 15, 2022 · Melasma primarily develops on the face, usually on one or more of the following areas: Cheeks. Chin. Forehead. Nose. Above the upper lip. Occasionally, people develop melasma on their jawline, neck, arms, or elsewhere. Wherever melasma appears, it causes blotchy patches and spots that can look like freckles.
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