Hyperpigmentation/ Melasma Awareness Month- July

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July is Melasma Awareness Month, a time to educate people about the skin condition of Melasma and discover successful treatments for hyperpigmentation. Melasma also called ‘Pregnancy Mask’ is a common skin condition in adults in which brown or greyish patches of pigmentation (colour) develop, usually on the face. It is more common in women particularly during pregnancy (when up to 50% of women may be affected). sometimes men might also be affected. Melasma is more common in people of colour or people who tan very quickly but it can affect anyone Click here for more information.