Melasma (Chloasma)

What is the prognosis of Melasma (Chloasma)?

Much of the discoloration will fade or disappear once hormones stabilize and you stay out of the sun. For people who find the discolorations unsightly, treatment may help to fade stubborn patches. You....

What is the treatment of Melasma (Chloasma)?

As hormones stabilize, the dark patches of melasma usually fade. Women who develop melasma as a result of pregnancy often see the patches fade months after the baby is born. Women who take oral contra....

Melasma (Chloasma): When should one seek medical advice?

See your doctor if you develop any unexplained discoloration of the skin. Although melasma does not require treatment, a doctor can distinguish melasma from other skin disorders that may need to be.......

What is Melasma (Chloasma)?

Melasma is a condition in which areas of the skin become darker than the surrounding skin. Doctors call this hyperpigmentation. It typically occurs on the face, particularly the forehead, cheeks and a....

What is the diagnosis of Melasma (Chloasma)?

A doctor will diagnose melasma simply by looking at your skin. Your medical history will help to determine any factors that may have caused the disorder.   Your doctor may use a special lamp that....