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| Specialty | Dermatology |
Melasma (also known as chloasma faciei,[1]: 854 or the mask of pregnancy[2] when present in pregnant women) is a tan or dark skin discoloration. Melasma is thought to be caused by sun exposure, genetic predisposition, hormone changes, and skin irritation.[3] Although it can affect anyone, it is particularly common in women, especially pregnant women and those who are taking oral or patch contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy medications.[3]
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- ^ Tunzi, M; Gray, GR (January 2007). "Common skin conditions during pregnancy". Am Fam Physician. 75 (2): 211–18. PMID 17263216.
- ^ a b "Melasma | American Academy of Dermatology". www.aad.org. Retrieved 2016-02-25.