What does melasma mean?
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Princeton's WordNet
chloasma, melasma, mask of pregnancynoun
a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives
Wiktionary
melasmanoun
A tan or dark skin discoloration, particularly common in pregnant women, thought to be caused by the stimulation of melanocytes by estrogen and progesterone.
Wikipedia
Melasma
Melasma (also known as chloasma faciei,: 854 or the mask of pregnancy 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. 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.
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melasma
Melasma is a common skin condition where brown or greyish-brown patches appear, usually on the face. The condition is related to hormonal changes and is more common in women, particularly during pregnancy. The patches often appear on the cheeks, forehead, nose, or upper lip, but can also appear on other parts of the body that are exposed to the sun. Ultimately, its cause isn’t completely understood but it's thought to be triggered by hormonal changes and sun exposure.
Webster Dictionary
Melasmanoun
a dark discoloration of the skin, usually local; as, Addison's melasma, or Addison's disease
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. black spot.]
Wikidata
Melasma
Melasma is a tan or dark skin discoloration. Although it can affect anyone, melasma is particularly common in women, especially pregnant women and those who are taking oral or patch contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy medications. It is also prevalent in men and women of Native American descent and in men and women of German, Russian, and Jewish descent.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of melasma in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of melasma in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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I've been very into LED light masks, it's helping even my skin tone, because... the melasma.
More recent studies have shown that melasma for the great majority of patients is chronic and can last for several years.
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