| Disease | Injury | Nutrition | Poison |
| Special Topic | Surgery | Symptoms | Test |
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| Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention |
Melasma |
| Alternative Names: |
| Chloasma; Mask of pregnancy; Pregnancy mask |
| Prevention: |
Daily sunscreen use not only helps prevent melasma but is crucial in the prevention of skin cancer and wrinkles. |
Reviewed By: Jeffrey Drayer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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