MD, Department of Dermatology. University of Pisa, Via Roma,
67 56100 Pisa
Italy
Review Article
Melasma: A Cosmetic Stigma During Pregnancy
Author(s): Goglia L, Bernacchi G and Gianfaldoni SGoglia L, Bernacchi G and Gianfaldoni S
Melasma represents the most common pigmentary disorder occurring in pregnancy. It mainly consists in a hyperpigmentation of the face and neck, due to an alteration of melanocytes’ density and of melanin’s concentration. At first sight it may appear to be a minor clinical condition, without vital risk, but clinicians consider it as an important cosmetic stigma difficult to treat and that may cause great emotional suffering.
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DOI:
10.4172/2376-0427.1000S1007
Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Diseases received 4 citations as per Google Scholar report