Melasma- Pregnancy Mask : Know All About Melasma.
1.What is Melasma? • Melasma (derived from Greek word- melas) is an acquired pigmentary condition of sun- exposed skin, often manifesting as dark patches. • Another term is chloasma which is often used to describe Melasma developing during pregnancy. 2. How does one get Melasma? What are the predisposing factors for Melasma? • What causes Melasma is not yet clear. It is likely to occur when the colour-making cells in the skin (melanocytes) of the affected areas • produce too much colour. • Common contributory factors include sun exposure, pregnancy, drugs such as phenytoin, oral contraceptive pills or hormone replacement therapy, family history, hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity. 3. Is Melasma hereditary? • No, Melasma is not hereditary, however it is common in other family members. 4. How does Melasma appear? • Melasma appears more commonly in women than men. • It appears as brown, grey or black patches affecting the sun-exposed areas. • Cheeks, forehead