Melasma
Chloasma, also known as melasma, is a change in skin pigmentation that produces brown or grayish patches, especially on the face. It appears when certain areas produce more pigment than usual.
Where it usually appears: cheeks, forehead, upper lip, and the bridge of the nose, generally in a symmetrical pattern.
Associated factors: sun exposure, hormonal changes—such as those of pregnancy—and individual predisposition.
Which specialist treats it? Its assessment falls to the dermatologist, and in the context of hormonal changes it can also be guided by the gynecologist. If these patches concern you or change in appearance, having them checked by a professional is the best way to clear up any doubts.
Data on 18 doctors who treat melasma
Specialties that treat melasma
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in melasma
Dra. Claudia Ileana Saenz Corral
Dra. Marisela Quintero Luzanilla
Dr. José Smeke Befeler
Dr. Roberto Heredia Pineda
Dra. Adia Carrillo Pacheco
Dra. Nilda Eliana Gómez Bernal
Dr. Leopoldo Vazquez Estrada
Dr. Víctor José Becerra Durango
Dr. Dulce Edith Peña Prado
Dra. Maria Teresa Márquez Cristino
Dra. Yudit Amparo Vega Medina
Dra. Angelica Leonor Berron Ruiz
Dr. Francisco Jaramillo Wong
Dra. Grazia Jesus Hernandez
Dra. María Del Socorro Solís Ramos
Dr. Samuel Enrique Chávez Guerra
Dr. Luis Ramon Sing Paramo
Dra. Ma Irma Isabel Beristain
Dr. Raul Ernesto Zenteno Barrios
Dr. Jose Silva Aguiniga
Frequently asked questions
What is melasma?
Chloasma, also known as melasma, is a change in skin pigmentation that produces brown or grayish patches, especially on the face. It appears when certain areas produce more pigment than usual.
Which doctor treats melasma?
Melasma is usually treated by specialists in dermatologist, gynecologist, clinical pathologist, dermatologist, pediatric dermatologist.