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What is Melasma?

What is Melasma?

Edited by: TOP DOCTORS® at 03/04/2023

The stains can appear by exposure to the ultraviolet rays, so it seems that it is little; contraceptives or hormone therapy in menopause and endocrine disorders are the most frequent factors.

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It is the excessive production of natural skin pigments such as Melanin. Brown spots commonly appear on the skin that do not cause health problems, but are unsightly.

Causes of skin blemishes

The stains can appear by exposure to the ultraviolet rays, so it seems that it is little; contraceptive or hormonal therapy in menopause and endocrinological disorders are the most frequent factors.

When to call the specialist?

Appearance of progressive facial spots , that is, they increase in size in a short time.

Stain Treatments

The detection of melasma can only be done by a specialist who will determine the treatment to be followed. Among the procedures used are the active principles, which are directed to remove excess pigment and which can work by inhibiting the biochemical chain for the formation of melanin.

To avoid stains it is important that sun protection and avoid irritating cosmetics.

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