Melasma

Melasma (mask of pregnancy, chloasma) is patches of dark skin that appears on the area of the face which is exposed to sun. It is more common in females and individuals with darker skin-tones who live in sunny atmospheres. It is thought to be basically identified with external sun exposure, hormones like anticonception medication pills, and inner hormonal changes as found in pregnancy. Melasma is basically darker-than-typical skin influencing the cheeks, brow, upper lip, nose and button, as in a symmetrical way. It might be constrained to the cheeks and nose or simply happen overlying the jaw.

Related Journals of Melasma

Journal of Pigmentary Disorders, Clinical Dermatology Research Journal, Clinical Pediatrics & Dermatology, Allergy & Therapy, Melanoma and Skin Diseases, American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings, Clinics in Dermatology, Dermato-Endocrinology, Acta Dermato-Venereologica