Melasma (Chloasma)
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
Melasma is a benign process in which brown spots appear on sun-exposed areas, most commonly on the face. Areas that are subject to the most sun are most frequently affected, including the forehead, upper lip, cheeks, and chin, although other areas can be affected. Chloasma is melasma that occurs in someone that is pregnant. What causes…