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Treatment Options for Melasma
Although the cause is unknown and melasma may be a life-long condition, many patients see improvement with appropriate treatment options and cosmetic cover-up products. Find out what is available to treat this condition. Continue reading
Melasma – Dark spots on my face!
Melasma is a dermatologic condition characterized by the appearance of light brown to dark-brownish black spots appearing on the face, cheeks, upper lip, chin, forehead, and other sun-exposed areas of the skin. It is usually intensified by sun and UV-light exposure. Continue reading
Melanoma: The Bare Essentials
Melanoma is a skin cancer that begins in skin cells called melanocytes. These cells produce the pigment that provides your skin’s color. If this process becomes disorganized and unregulated, the result is an abnormal collection of melanocytes, also known as a melanoma. Malignant means that it has the potential to spread to healthy tissues and organs within your body. Continue reading
Melanin
brown pigment in skin, released by melanocytes; one of its functions is to protect DNA by blocking the amount of ultraviolet radiation penetrating deep into the skin