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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Melasma Treatments

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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Health Guide

Melasma
...Alternative Names 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
...Creams containing tretinoin, kojic acid, and azelaic acid have been shown to improve the appearance of melasma. Occasionally, your doctor may recommend chemical peels or topical steroid creams. In... Read more »
Melasma
Melasma is a dark skin discoloration found on sun-exposed areas of the face. Alternative Names Chloasma; Mask of pregnancy; Pregnancy mask Causes,... 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 or those... Read more »
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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 »

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