Melasma
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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 196 doctors who treat melasma
Which specialist treats melasma?
Melasma (facial skin patches) is treated by a dermatologist, a skin specialist; a gynecologist may get involved if it is related to pregnancy or hormonal changes. You can book with a dermatologist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in melasma
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Fátima Azucena Dominguez Carrion
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Eduardo Nieto Vázquez
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 (facial skin patches) is treated by a dermatologist, a skin specialist; a gynecologist may get involved if it is related to pregnancy or hormonal changes. You can book with a dermatologist near you.