Melasma

Introduction: Melasma

Description of Melasma

Melasma: A patchy pigmentation of sun-exposed skin, seen most commonly in pregnancy.chloasma. [G. a black color, a black spot]
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Melasma: a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives.
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Terms associated with Melasma:

Terms Similar to Melasma:

• Chloasma

Source: Diseases Database

• chloasma
• mask of pregnancy

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Broader terms for Melasma

• symptom

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Hierarchical classifications of Melasma

The following list attempts to classify Melasma into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• symptom
• evidence,grounds
• information
• cognition,knowledge,noesis
• psychological feature

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External links related to: Melasma

• Chloasma, melasma (facial pigmentation). DermNet NZ
• Melasma Referral Guideline
• eMedicine - Melasma : Article by Andrew D Montemarano, DO
• DermAtlas: Online Dermatology Image Library dermatology image,melasma,dermatitis, contact irritant

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