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What is Melasma?

Melasma is a form of hyper pigmentation and it occurs most commonly in women who are pregnant or who use oral contraceptives. Melasma commonly refers to the mottled pigmentation that most often appears on the face and neck. It is worsened by exposure to the sun. Although rare, Melasma can infrequently occur in men.

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What Causes Melasma

Melasma is related to endocrine dysfunction, certain medications, certain nutritional deficiencies, and hepatic (liver) dysfunction. It commonly occurs in pregnant women and/or women who use oral contraceptives.

Melasma occurs infrequently in postmenopausal women on estrogen replacement, suggesting that estrogen alone is not the cause. In predisposed individuals, sun exposure appears to be a stimulating factor. Melasma is not proven to be hereditary.

Prevention of Melasma

The easiest, most effective way to protect against the further development of Melasma is by discontinuing the use of oral contraceptives and staying out of direct sunlight. If you anticipate sun exposure, we recommend using sunscreen with an SPF factor of at least 15 that blocks both UVA and UVB rays.