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Melasma as a skin disorder is much more regularly to be seen on women than men. It usually appears on the areas of the face which are regularly exposed to the sun. Uneven skin tone on the face is commonly a sign of Melasma. Estrogen and Progesterone are female hormones which are known by physicians to be the main contributors in skin pigmentation. Women during their pregnancy will experience a higher surge of hormones which will add to skin discoloration on the face.   Most women will experience having “the mask of pregnancy” with evident darker skin patches on the face. Melasma may also show due to the use of oral contraceptives. Melasma is also experienced more by those who have darker skin types.

Men are less subjected to have Melasma than women as verified in most clinical studies. It would be less likely to contract Melasma during the pre-reproductive stages.   Melasma is commonly termed as facial hyper pigmentation. Melasma is obtained from excessive exposure from the sun. A history of Melasma conditions among family members can also contribute to a person acquiring it.

There are different types of Melasma patterns.   Epidermal Melasma is the mildest condition which affects the outer layer of the skin.   Skin hyper pigmentation that runs deeper into the skin or Dermal Melasma is known to be harder to treat.    Epidermal and Dermal Melasma may both be present in the skin on certain conditions.

Consulting a specializing physician like a dermatologist would be best to get the proper treatmet for Melasma.    Quick fixes such as over the counter acid peels and skin medications are not advisable without proper medical advice and may cause more harm than repair. Your dermatologist will suggest a treatment solution dependent on the type of Melasma you have. Some medications for this condition may be topical while some may be more advanced like laser treatments. The most common remedy would be the chemical peel process. Chemical peels for some may not be as safe due to the strong medication that may cause the skin to feel irritated especially during peeling. Other treatment options not chemically induced would be the diamond peel or Microdermabrasion.

Melasma dark spots or skin pigmentation will manifest itself mostly on the parts of the cheek, nose and upper lip areas of the face.   Sunscreen lotions are highly recommended to be applied on the face to protect from harmful sun rays and prevent skin pigmentation. Apply sunscreen protection regularly throughout the face and even the neck and nape.   Applying sun block lotions or creams regularly throughout the day will make sure that your skin is fully shielded from the damaging rays of the sun thus preventing the presence of Melasma.

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