While skin conditions aren’t discriminatory, melasma is a frustrating, stubborn one that’s reserved mostly for women. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 90% of people that develop ...

Melasma, also known as chloasma, is a common skin condition characterised by skin discolouration, particularly dark patches of skin. Melasma is most commonly found in females, particularly when ...

We consulted dermatologists to help unpack what causes hyperpigmentation and share recommendations on the best treatments to add into your routine.

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A few years ago, I was brushing my teeth in preparation for the workday ahead when I noticed small, dark brown patches all over my cheeks. As a Black woman, a little skin discoloration is nothing new, ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: Years ago, I had some patches of melasma on my face removed with IPL treatment. When I went to make an appointment with my dermatologist recently for the same condition, I was told ...

"Uh, what is that!?" my friend asked, pointing at a patch of brown spots on my upper lip. I told her the spot cluster was actually a skin condition called melasma. And getting rid of it isn't always ...