Who can develop melasma?
Here we divide it into 5 different factors: Race: Persons of any race can be affected. However, it is much more common in darker skin types, and even more common in light brown skin types, (Hispanics and Asians). Sex: Melasma is much more common in women than in men. Women are affected in 90% of cases. When men are affected, the clinical and histologic picture is identical. Age: Melasma is rare before puberty and most commonly occurs in women during their reproductive years. Causes: A genetic predisposition is a major factor in the development of melasma. It is much more common in women than in men. Persons with light brown skin types from regions of the world with intense sun exposure are much more prone to the development of melasma. More than 30% of patients have a family history of melasma. Identical twins have been reported to develop melasma, while other siblings under similar conditions did not. Another major factor is exposure to sunlight . Ultraviolet radiation can cause perox
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