melasma

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A medical term for a tan or brownish discoloration of the skin on the face, often associated with hormonal changes such as pregnancy or the use of oral contraceptives.

• 🇪🇸Término médico que designa una decoloración cutánea pardusca o bronceada en la cara, a menudo asociada a cambios hormonales como el embarazo o el uso de anticonceptivos orales.

1. Skin condition C1 formal medical

   A common skin condition characterized by brown or gray-brown patches, typically on the face, often triggered by hormonal changes such as pregnancy or use of oral contraceptives.

   • Many pregnant women develop melasma on their cheeks and forehead.
   • The dermatologist recommended a cream to treat her melasma.
   • Sun exposure can worsen melasma, so sunscreen is essential.

   🇪🇸Melasma (trastorno cutáneo)

   Sinónimos: chloasmamask of pregnancy

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