Atopic Dermatitis: a Short Summary
Hyperpigmentation and Melasma: Facts and Psychological factors
- The most common causes of hyperpigmentation are PIH (Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation) and melasma
Did you know this about melasma ?
- 10% of affected individuals are men
- in India affects 25.8% of men
Hyperpigmentation
- Is one of the top 10 diagnosis in the asia. one indian out of 6
- In the 70’s it was labeled as the third most common skin problem
Causes of melasma (chloasma) (pregnancy mask)
- genetic
- sunlight
- pregnancy
- oral contraceptives
- cosmetics
- endocrine abnormalities
- thyroid disorders
- medications (antiepileptics…)
What are the psychological reasons to treat melasma ?
- less embarrassement
- less self consciousness
- diminished feeling of being unattractive
- reduces effort hiding the blemishes
- stops people around focusing on this
Contributors:
Dr Christophe HSU – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland
Bibliography: Sarkar. Medical Management of Disorders of Hyperpigmentation. Skin of color. 70th Annual Meeting of the AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) – San Diego, California, United States of America (USA)
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