Denise Gallo, APRN writes about the skin disorder known as melasma. It can pack an emotional wallop that raises a person’s self-consciousness and lowers self-esteem.
The skin disorder known as melasma can pack an emotional wallop that raises a person’s self-consciousness and lowers self-esteem, according to Denise Gallo, APRN, a board-certified nurse practitioner in dermatology.
Jennifer Wong, PA-C talks about melasma, which affects women between the ages of 20 and 50, and this skin spotting – typically appearing on the nose, cheeks, or jawline – is more common during the hormone-fueled months of pregnancy.
Treating Melasma Tips for a step-by-step approach to prevent and target the issue. By Dr. Joshua Fox, Advanced Dermatology PC Melasma is a common skin disorder that affects an estimated six million people in the United States. In fact, 90% of those afflicted are women, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Melasma is often […]
Tips for Treating Melasma Melasma is a common skin disorder that affects an estimated six million people in the United States. In fact, 90% of those afflicted are women, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Melasma is often associated with sun exposure but it’s also common in pregnant women, hence the nickname […]
Top Skin Conditions For People of Color By Sandy May 16, 2009 People of African, Asian, Latin and Native American backgrounds know that their skin, hair and nails are subject to conditions that do not affect lighter skinned people. “While most of these are not serious, they may be disturbing, troubling or unsightly,” says Joshua […]
Fractional Laser Revolutionizes Melasma Treatment Many women are embarrassed and distressed by brown or grayish-brown patches on their faces, a common condition known as melasma. The condition, which affects about 5 to 6 million women annually, is benign, but difficult to treat. This past summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a breakthrough treatment, […]
