1) Chloasma 2) Mask of pregnancy 3) Symptom
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1) Chloasma
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==Symptoms== The symptoms of melasma are dark, irregular well demarcated hyperpigmented macules to patches commonly found on the upper cheek, nose, lips, upper lip, and forehead. These patches often develop gradually over time. Melasma does not cause any other symptoms beyond the cosmetic discoloration. Melasma is also common in pre-menopausal wom...
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dark patch of skin
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• (n.) A dark discoloration of the skin, usually local; as, Addison`s melasma, or Addison`s disease.
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(mә-laz´mә) melanosis with sharply demarcated blotchy, brown macules usually in a symmetric distribution over the cheeks and forehead and sometimes on the upper lip and neck. It is most often seen in women during pregnancy (melasma gravidarum or “mask of pregnancy”), at menopause, and while takin...
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dark, brown symmetrical patches of pigment on the face.
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Me·las'ma noun [ New Latin , from Greek ... black spot.]
(Medicine) A dark discoloration of the skin, usually local; as, Addison's
melasma , or Addison's disease. --
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Type: Term Pronunciation: mĕ-laz′mă Definitions: 1. A patchy pigmentation of sun-exposed skin, seen most commonly in pregnancy.
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Melasma: Pigmentation of the face, most commonly on the malar area (the upper cheek), bridge of nose, forehead, and upper lip, that occurs in half of women during pregnancy. Birth control pills can also cause melasma. However, hormone therapy after menopause does not cause the condition. Melasma darkens from sun or any UV exposure. Sunscreens are e...
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A light to dark brown, patchy pigmentation of the cheeks and occasionally the forehead and upper lip that results from sun-exposure and is associated with estrogens that is why it is common in pregnant women. Consult a dermatologist for this type of skin care treatment.
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Chloasma Mask of pregnancy Melasma is hyperpigmentation of the central face. Predominant over the malar skin, it most often occurs in women, but can occur in males. Melasma is secondary to exposure to ultraviolet A, in a predisposed individual. Estrogen, natural or exogenous, appears to be a precipitating factor.
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dark, brown, symmetrical patches of pigment on the face.
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dark, brown symmetrical patches of pigment on the face.
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Patchy light to dark brown hyperpigmentation of the cheeks and occasionally the forehead and upper lip that results from sun-exposure and is associated with estrogens.
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melasma, cloasma, manchas oscuras en la piel
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dark, brown symmetrical patches of pigment on the face.
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A light to dark brown, patchy pigmentation on the face, resulting from sun-exposure. Is associated with estrogens and common in pregnant women.
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dark, brown, symmetrical patches of pigment on the face that result from sun exposure.
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