Melasma is tan or dark skin discoloration. Although it can affect anyone, Melasma is particularly common in women and tends to affect people of Asian origin and features out with clear edges. The first and second subtype affects a vast majority of people, as it may also reside on the forearms.
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 women. It is thought to be enhanced by surges in certain hormones.
Melasma has three clinical forms by positioning:
• Central (located in the center of the face)
• Cheeks
• Lower jaw
There is another type of cost seen in the context of other glandular disorders. These are classified into superficial (urticarial) and deep (dermal) by melanin placed in the skin, but the majority of cases are mixed (urticarial + dermal).
Melasma can be easily treated with the regular use of Obagi Creams and Peeling System. It is also helpful and very effective in treating other skin pigmentation problems following risk of Acne, Eczema or other skin infections as well as for the treatment of pigmentation in the knees, elbows and other parts of the body.
