What is melasma?
Melasma is a condition of skin hyperpigmentation that is seen primarily in women. This is due to an increase in melanocyte activity and melanin deposition in the skin.
How do members experience melasma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with melasma*
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Depressed mood
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Stress
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Anxious mood
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Fatigue
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Pain
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for melasma*
Who has melasma on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 9 | |
| 50s | 8 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 17 |