Concern
Melasma
Mawaa makubwa ya ngozi
90% of cases occur in women. Pregnancy, oral contraceptives, and intense sun exposure are primary triggers.
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What's happening
The biology of the concern.
Acquired hyperpigmentation, typically symmetrical on cheeks, forehead, upper lip. Hormonally and UV-driven. Often persistent and recurrent.
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Melanin-rich skin
What changes for darker phototypes.
More common and more visible on Fitzpatrick III–V skin. Often misdiagnosed as 'sun damage'; requires lifelong UV management even after clearing.
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Key ingredients
What the evidence supports.
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