What are some causes and treatments for melasma?
Melasma is said to be a form of pigmentation on the face usually mistaken for a tan, appearing around the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose, chin, and jaw line. It also may appear on the forearms, but this is quite rare. Although it is most common in women of childbearing age, you dont even have to be women to be afflicted by it. Up to 10% of cases are shown in dark skinned men. Although there is no real cure, there are steps you can take to avoid it, to minimize the visible effects and keep them at a minimum. Successful treatment usually begins with the trio of sunblocks, bleaching creams and time. Sun exposure is said to be the biggest culprit. In the summer, melasma tends to darken after exposure to the sun, fading in winter when the sun is not as harsh. Melanin absorbs the energy of the suns rays in order to protect the skin, tanning occurs as a result, causing dark areas to get even darker. The melasma pregnancy mask syndrome impacts Latino and Asian women primarily, producing dar
