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Melasma

Melasma. By: Kate Stybr. Description. “Mask of Pregnancy” is a tan or dark skin discoloration. Mostly in women who are taking oral or patch contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications. Scientific Description. The pigmentation is due to overproduction

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Melasma

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  1. Melasma By: Kate Stybr

  2. Description • “Mask of Pregnancy” is a tan or dark skin discoloration. • Mostly in women who are taking oral or patch contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications.

  3. Scientific Description • The pigmentation is due to overproduction of melanin produced by the pigment cells, melanocytes.

  4. Symptoms • Patches of grey – brown patches on face. • Melasma doesn’t cause any symptoms but many people dislike the way melasma makes their skin look • These patches most commonly appear on the : • Cheeks • Forehead • Bridge of the nose • Above the upper lip • Chin

  5. Causes • The cause is not clear. • People with skin of color are more prone to melasma because they have more active melanocytes • Sun exposure • A change in horomones • Cosmetics

  6. Cure • It can fade on its own • Hydroquinone – topical ointment, non-prescription • Tretinoin and corticosteroids- enhances skin lightening • Procedures – chemical peels, microdermabrasion, dermabrasion

  7. Worst Case Scenario • If melasma goes untreated, it isn't that big of a deal but it could possibly never go away.

  8. Not positively hereditary but studies show that most people with a family history of melasma inherit it. • Mostly common among women but some cases show men have melasma • Mostly pregnant women who had been taking hormones get melasma

  9. Sources • http://www.skin-whitening-product.com/treatment-for-melasma.html • http://www.pgbeautygroomingscience.com/skin-color.php • http://bestofbothworldsaz.com/2011/03/09/melasma-the-pregnancy-mask/ • http://www.illuminatural6ireview.org/how-to-treat-melasma/ • http://shinobayderm.com/cosmelan_md.html • http://doctorv.ca/medical-conditions/white-or-brown-discolouration/melasma-cholasma-mask-of-pregnancy/ • http://melasma-treatment-melbourne.street-directory.com.au/ • http://www.panoramadermatologyclinic.co.za/melasma/ • http://www.truthinaging.com/review/melasma-what-it-is-and-how-to-treat-it

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