Melasma: Diagnosis and treatment - Dr. Jyoti Sharma

Vardaanclinic05 Jul, 2021Health

One of the common skin problems is known as Melasma. It is a condition that results in dark, discolored patches on one?s skin. It is also known as Chloasma (Mask of pregnancy) when it is occurred in women known to be pregnant. It is more common in women compared to men. What are the symptoms? In a condition like Melasma, patches of discoloration start to appear on your skin. Darker in the sense that such patches are darker than your natural skin color. Such a condition can affect any area of your skin, most commonly face. Usually it can also affect those parts of your skin which are often exposed to the heat of sun. Melasma can be noticed on: 1. Cheeks 2. Forehead 3. Chin 4. Nose bridge 5. Forearms 6. Neck Such a discoloration of skin does not lead to any real illness or disease but can be a cause for self-consciousness for many people.