Chloasma: What Is It, Symptoms, Treatment, and More - Osmosis With chloasma, the pigment-producing cells of the skin, called melanocytes, become overactive and produce too much melanin, which leads to hyperpigmentation While the exact cause of chloasma is often unclear, there seem to be several contributing factors associated with its onset
Melasma: Treatment, Causes Prevention - Cleveland Clinic Another, less common name for melasma, is chloasma Although this disorder is completely harmless, it understandably makes some people feel self-conscious Where does melasma most commonly occur?
Melasma (facial pigmentation) - DermNet This form of facial pigmentation was previously called chloasma, but as this derives from the Greek meaning ‘to become green’, the term melasma (brown skin) is preferred It was also known as the ‘mask of pregnancy’
Chloasma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Medicover Hospitals Chloasma, commonly known as melasma, is a skin condition characterized by dark, discoloured patches This hyperpigmentation typically appears on the face, particularly the cheeks, forehead, nose, and upper lip, but it can also occur on other parts of the body exposed to the sun
Melasma (Chloasma) - First Derm Melasma, previously known as chloasma, presents as gray-brown, irregularly shaped, persistent spots on the face This is also a ‘photoaging’ condition, which means sun damage is causing your skin to age prematurely
Melasma Causes, Types, Symptoms, Cream, Medication Treatment Melasma is a patchy brown discoloration of the skin on the face When it occurs in pregnancy, it's called chloasma Read about causes, signs, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis
Melasma Chloasma | Causes How to Treat | Buoy - Buoy Health Melasma and chloasma cause dark patches on your face Melasma is often caused by sun exposure, while chloasma is triggered by pregnancy Treatments range from prescription creams to chemical peels
What Is Melasma And Chloasma - Chloasma Care - Serene Skin Chloasma, or liver spots, is a benign hyperpigmentation disorder that affects the face and neck Typically, chloasma presents as flat, discolored patches darker than your natural skin tone, ranging from pale brown to dark brown or grayish