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MELASMA







The melasma or chloasma is acquired hyperpigmentation that occurs, in susceptible individuals in sun-exposed areas. At the onset of melasma
base there is a genetic predisposition, which involves the two most important causal factors: exposure to the sun and the female hormones. And 'in fact frequently found in women during pregnancy (melasma gravidarum), taking oral contraceptives and who are exposed to the sun. For a mechanism is not fully understood, what determines the appearance of melasma is exposure to the sun in conjunction with these hormonal factors. Ultraviolet rays, in fact, cause an alteration of cell membranes followed by a stimulation of melanocytes to produce melanin in large quantity, which is the pigmento della nostra pelle. Altre cause di melasma sono alcuni farmaci fotosensibilizzanti, disfunzioni ovariche e tiroidee ed alcuni prodotti cosmetici, sempre in correlazione all’esposizione solare.
Il melasma è più frequente nelle persone con carnagione scura e in quelle che, pur avendo una carnagione più chiara, si espongono molto al sole. Nel 90% dei casi tale patologia si riscontra nella donna in età fertile; negli uomini è più rara ed è legata alle stesse cause.
Da un punto di vista clinico, il melasma è caratterizzato dalla graduale e progressiva comparsa di una iperpigmentazione caraterizzata da macchie marroni o nere. Se le macchie sono più chiare significa che l’eccesso di pigmento melanico is not that deep, in the skin. However, if the spots are dark, almost black, it means that the melanin is stored deeper in the skin, dermal level. This distinction is important for the possible treatment options. The most affected site is the face at the cheekbones, forehead and chin.
treat melasma is very difficult. It tends to recur, often with only the stimulus of visible light, and sometimes may recur for several years after delivery or termination of the pill.
treatments available to reduce pigmentation and reduce the recurrence of melasma are peeling and lightening creams and exfoliators. The objective In fact, the therapy is to first reduce the production of melanin and the other to increase the exfoliation of the skin. The peeling has primarily exfoliates. The creams may exfoliate or inhibiting production of melanin. You often use combinations of two or three substances in order to obtain a lightening cream that has both functions. These creams may be associated with peeling.
As I recalled at the beginning, the accumulation of melanin can be superficial, skin, or deep dermis. In the first case, the treatment carried out will give good results, though not immediate. In the second case, treatment is usually ineffective. In ogni caso le persone con melasma dovranno astenersi completamente dall’esposizione solare e dovranno applicare delle creme di fotoprotezione massima nelle aree interessate.