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The role of blood vessels in melasma (chloasma) (pregnancy mask)

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

The role of blood vessels in melasma (chloasma) (pregnancy mask) Melasma (chloasma)(pregnancy mask) is characterized by hyperpigmented macules which also tend to appear in hyperestrogenic hormonal states. On histology, there is an increased deposit of melanin in the epidermis. Clinically, melasma lesions are also characterized by redness and telangiectasia. This equates to an increased number […]

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