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2. This Chronic Skin Condition Is A Common Cause Of Dark ... - AOL

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   In short, melasma is a chronic skin condition that appears as darkened areas on the face due to an overproduction of melanin, says Gina Charles, MO, a family physician specializing in skincare. It ...

3. Dealing with Weird Dark Patches? Melasma May Be the ... - AOL

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   Though melasma mostly occurs on the face, it can appear on other parts of the body exposed to the sun, like the forearms and neck, Dr. Rodney says. On the face, the dark patches are usually evenly ...

4. Melasma - Wikipedia

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   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 ]

5. Over Your Melasma? Here's *Exactly* How to Get Rid of It - AOL

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   Unlike dark marks and spots or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (which both look like small spots in concentrated areas of the face), melasma is often widespread, appearing as brown or grayish ...

6. Hyperpigmentation - Wikipedia

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   It typically occurs on the face and is symmetrical, with matching marks on both sides of the face. The condition is much more common in women than men, though men can get it too. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 90 percent of people who develop melasma are women. [7] Post-Acne marks from post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

7. Linea nigra - Wikipedia

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   This physiological phenomenon is concomitant with the occurrence of melasma and darkened nipples. Individuals with lighter skin pigmentation tend to exhibit this phenomenon less frequently in comparison to those possessing darker pigmentation. [4] It is typical for the linea nigra to fade and dissipate within several months following childbirth.