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​Melasma is a skin problem that typically affects people between the ages of 20 to 50, most especially women. It sometimes runs in families making it a possible hereditary condition. It appears like dark patches on the skin, with a brown to gray-brown color. They are most prevalent around the face area and are slightly bigger than

Melasma is a discoloring skin condition which develops and heals at a gradual rate. It is difficult to treat because both epidermis and dermis are affected. Treatments require time before they are successful. Elevated estrogen levels during pregnancy help to make women vulnerable to melasma. Continued exposure to sunlight slows the healing process, frequently creating