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ACD A-Z of Skin - Melasma
A-Z OF SKIN Melasma BACK TO A-Z SEARCH What is it? Also known as … Also known as … Chloasma, Pigmentation of Pregnancy Melasma appears as patchy shades of brown pigmentation on sun exposed areas of the face
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ACD A-Z of Skin - Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Damage to the skin from trauma or inflammation may result in discolouration of the affected area. Compared with normal skin, these areas may appear slightly darker in colour (hyperpigmentation).
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Melasma (chloasma)
Melasma refers to brown patches that can appear on your skin, often on your face. It's common in pregnancy, usually in the second or third trimester.
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ACD A-Z of Skin - Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a relatively common condition where the skin is unable to produce pigment. Pigment forming cells are destroyed and the skin becomes white.
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Linea nigra
Linea nigra (or ‘pregnancy line’) is a dark line of skin down the middle of your abdomen. It often develops during the first trimester of pregnancy.
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Changes to your skin during pregnancy
As your pregnancy develops, you may find that you experience changes to your skin. Most of these changes will resolve after you give birth.
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Treatments for melasma (darker than normal skin occurring in patches) | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: The quality of studies evaluating melasma treatments was generally poor and available treatments inadequate
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