February 3, 2011
Melasma is a skin condition whereby there is an overproduction of the skin pigment melanin. Melanin is responsible for giving skin its color and so the darker the skin, the more the melanin present and the opposite can be said for light skinned people. This condition is characterized by uneven patches on the skin which appear to be discolored. They may be black, brown or grey in color. The three main causes of melasma are; hormones when pregnant, hormones when taking the pill and continuous exposure to the sun.
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December 29, 2010
Most of us have come across one form of a skin condition or another. They are very common. Some are caused by the same things while others have their own unique causes. For most the main culprit is the sun. Most skin conditions come as a result of this. One such skin condition is melasma.
Melasma is a skin condition in which the skin becomes discolored in patches of red and brown. This condition is said to be seen a lot in women during their pregnancies. Although not unheard of, it is quite rare for men to develop this skin condition. The type of disorder is thought to be caused by extreme exposure to the sun, hormonal changes during pregnancy and hormonal changes that come about as a result of birth control pills.
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