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26 Οκτ 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 population.
Melasma presents as bilateral, asymptomatic, light-to-dark brown macules or patches with irregular borders. Distinct patterns include: Centrofacial — forehead, cheeks, nose, upper lip (sparing the philtrum); 50-80% of presentations
15 Φεβ 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.
6 Μαΐ 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.
15 Φεβ 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.
27 Ιουλ 2020 · Melasma causes light brown, dark brown, and/or bluish patches or freckle-like spots on your skin. Sometimes the patches can become red or inflamed. Melasma appears in six locations or a combination of locations on your skin: Brachial: The melasma appears on your shoulders and upper arms.
14 Ιουν 2024 · Signs & Symptoms. Patches of melasma most commonly affect the face, particularly the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, and nose. In darker skin colors, melasma is any shade of brown, including dark brown. In lighter skin colors, it may be tan or light brown.
