Posts Tagged ‘diagnnostic’

Melasma (Chloasma) (Pregnancy Mask) Diagnostic elements, epidemiology and importance of sunprotection

Monday, February 20th, 2012

Skin color is determined by: The type of melanin The amount of melanin in melanocytes The distribution pattern in surrounding keratinocytes   The term melasma comes from Greek melas: black Etiology: The exact cause is unknown but some factors play a role Ultraviolet light (UV) genetic factors thyroid disturbances cosmetics hormonal factors (in females) Epidemiology […]

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