ALL ABOUT MELASMA

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ALL ABOUT MELASMA
Spots or patches of brown or blue-grey skin are
the hallmarks of melasma, a skin disorder.
Commonly referred to as the "pregnancy mask,"
Excessive turnover of the pigment-producing cells
in the skin causes melasma. It's common, won't
hurt you, and some therapies could assist. Most
cases of melasma clear up after a few months.
Melasma types?
It is the degree of pigmentation that
distinguishes the three subtypes of melasma. To
gauge the intensity of the pigment, a black light
emitting from Wood's lamp could be employed. Each
of the three categories consists of-

• Epidermal - Epidermal melasma is characterised by
  a brownish hue, a well-delineated border, a
  striking appearance under black light, and, in
  some cases, a favourable response to treatment.

• Dermal - Dermal melasma is characterised by a
  brownish or bluish hue, a fuzzy border, the same
  appearance under black light, and a poor
  therapeutic response.

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• Melasma with a variety of pigmentation types
  - The most frequent type of melasma has both blue
  and brown patches, a variable appearance under
  black light, and a partial therapeutic response.

Melasma symptoms
Discolouration patches are common with melasma.
The affected areas have a deeper tone than the
rest of your skin. It's symmetrical, happening on
both sides of the face, and it's usually a facial
feature. Melasma can appear on other sun-exposed
parts of the body as well.
Spots of a brownish hue frequently appear on-

• Cheeks
• Forehead
• Nose's bridge
• Chin

The exact cause of melasma is unknown, even to
doctors. The overproduction of pigment in some
areas of the skin may result from a defect in the
melanocytes responsible for this process.
Therefore, as persons with light brown skin to
darker skin tones have more melanocytes, they may
be more predisposed to developing melasma.
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Some potential dangers are-
Sun Exposer - Melasma can be triggered by
overexposure to UV light.
The shade of skin - Those with light brown skin
tones are more likely to get melasma, and those
who reside in highly sunny climates are
especially at risk.
Female sex - Melasma is almost nine times more
common in women than in men.
Pregnancy - Between 15 and 50 of pregnant women
will develop melasma. Possible explanation
hormones produced during pregnancy.
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Genetics - Half or more of those who suffer from
melasma say that a family member or close friend
also has the condition.
Melasma may have a variety of causes.

• Using hormone replacement therapy or a birth
  control tablet
• Intense direct sunlight
• When using cosmetics, some people may have skin
  irritation.
• Anticonvulsants, retinoids, some blood pressure
  drugs, and some antibiotics can all increase sun
  sensitivity, as might other medications.
• Pregnancy hormones (chloasma)

Possible Methods of Dealing with Melasma
Melasma clears up on its own for some women.
Pregnancy or the usage of contraceptives are the
most common causes of this.
Skin-lightening lotions are available upon
prescription from a doctor. They may also suggest
topical steroid creams to help brighten the
afflicted regions. Chemical peels, dermabrasion,
and microdermabrasion may be tried if they don't
produce the desired results. In some cases, these
treatments might reduce the appearance of black
spots by removing the outermost layers of skin.
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There is no assurance that the melasma won't
return, and some cases can't be comprehensively
lessened, even with these techniques. To reduce
the likelihood of melasma reappearing, you might
need to schedule follow-up appointments and
maintain a regimen of skin care products and
procedures. Avoiding prolonged exposure to
sunlight and consistently applying sunscreen are
two such measures.
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