What Is Melasma?
It is a common skin disorder which can happen to anyone but it is mostly happen in females. It is also called as black spot on skin. In this disorder, brown patches develop on different parts of skin. It is clearly visible on white skin but on dark skin or brown skin, it will slightly darker than original skin color.
“We can define melasma as a common skin disorder in which dark patches or freckle like spots appear on skin.”
The patches of melasma can be dark brown, light brown and if it gets worse they can be black too.
Causes Of Melasma:
Causes of melasma include:
- Genetics
- Ultraviolet radiations of sun
- Certain medicines
- Pregnancy
- Hormones
- Diabetes
- Stress
- Cancer
- Birth control pills
- Miss-use of skin products
All these are common symptoms of melasma. Genetics, sunlight, pregnancy and hormones are the major causes of this disease.
Symptoms Of Melasma:
A question arise in everyone mind that how we will come to know we are getting melasma? What symptoms appear before it happens on body or skin?
In starting, discoloration of skin happens. Your skin colors changes at some points and it starts getting darker. This is the primary symptom of melasma. That is the starting point of this disorder. After that it turns into bigger patches.
Preventions And Treatments:
The preventions of melasma include protection from sunlight and take care of your health. Take healthy diets and keep your body healthy.
Treatments include home remedies and medical treatments. Medical treatments or treatment by medicines is the best option. If you want to know in detail about melasma treatments, you can read; melasma treatment from inside and outside.