Author: Tejesvi Reddy (Pharmacologist)

Melasma Treatment Using Home Remedies, Yoga, And Diet – Foods to be taken: Fruits like oranges, apples and grape fruit and vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and brussel sprouts should be taken. Fiber included foods should also be taken to prevent the formation of excess estrogen. A folate or folic acid deficiency may lead to melisma. Foods that are high in folic acid include citrus fruits, nuts, green leafy vegetables and whole grains. Eat foods that contain vitamin C and E. These antioxidant nutrients help repair sun damage to the skin that can cause melasma. These vitamins are found in foods such as citrus fruits, kiwis, nuts, almonds, brightly colored vegetables and in fish.

Melasma Prevention – The best way to prevent melasma is to limit skin exposure to the sun..

Melasma appears as a symmetrical blotchy, brownish pigmentation on the face. The pigmentation occurs due to overproduction of melanin by the pigment cells, melanocytes. It is also known as chloasma (which means green skin).Melasma is often associated with sun exposure but it is also common in pregnant women, hence the nickname the "mask of pregnancy." It is a common skin disorder.

Melasma Symptoms – The condition is characterized by skin discoloration typically located on areas of the body more exposed to the sun, such as the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin and to a lesser extent, the neck and arms.. Melasma Causes – The exact cause is not known, but several factors contribute. Pregnancy, hormonal drugs such as the contraceptive pill, and very occasionally medical conditions affecting hormone levels..