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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Chloasma

Health Encyclopedia: Melasma

Alternative Names

Chloasma; Mask of pregnancy; Pregnancy mask


Prevention

Daily sunscreen use not only helps prevent melasma but is crucial in the prevention of skin cancer and wrinkles.


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Expert & Community Posts

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Six Strategies for Summer Sun Safety
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Health Guide

Melasma
...dark skin discoloration found on sun-exposed areas of the face. Alternative Names Chloasma; Mask of pregnancy; Pregnancy mask Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Read more »
Melasma
Chloasma; Mask of pregnancy; Pregnancy mask Symptoms Melasma doesn't cause any other symptoms besides skin discoloration but may be of great... Read more »
Melasma
Chloasma; Mask of pregnancy; Pregnancy mask Treatment Creams containing tretinoin, kojic acid, and azelaic acid have been shown to improve the... Read more »
Skin color: patchy
... tinea versicolor erythrasma mask of pregnancy (also called chloasma or melasma, a dark brown discoloration of the cheeks and the forehead of pregnant women... Read more »

Medications

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...wearing contact lenses dark patches on the skin (melasma) unwanted facial/body hair ... Read more »

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...wearing contact lenses dark patches on the skin (melasma) unwanted facial/body hair ... Read more »

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...wearing contact lenses dark patches on the skin (melasma) unwanted facial/body hair ... Read more »