ByN. Lothungbeni Humtsoe
June 01, 2022 (IANSlife) Melasma is a common skin condition characterised by discoloured patches of brown, tan, or blue-grey skin. Melasma is a type of facial pigmentation that appears in three areas of the face: the centre, the jawline, and the cheekbones. Melasma typically darkens or lightens over time, and it also gets a little worse during the summer.
It has also been observed that treatment for Melasma is not always required; for some people, it fades away naturally over time. Melasma, a skin condition seen in pregnant women or women taking birth control pills, fades after delivery or when the person discontinues taking the medication.
There are numerous ways to reduce melasma, but Madhumeeta Dhar, Chief Research Officer at Plantas, has shared a few simple tips to avoid/reduce it.
For some people, melasma can last for years and even for the rest of their lives. A person can seek proper treatment if melasma is not fading with time. No matter of what type of melasma cure routine you choose, the best strategy to avoid the onset or worsening of skin pigmentation is to minimize your exposure to the sun.
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