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DermNet — Melasma
Quick Summary
DermNet explains melasma as a facial pigmentation condition, supporting careful referral boundaries for melasma-looking dark patches.
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What Studied
Dermatology reference overview of melasma presentation, triggers, and management context.
Main Findings
The page describes melasma as facial pigmentation that can relate to sun exposure, hormones, and other factors.
Why It Matters
It helps this Question avoid diagnosing melasma while clearly naming when clinician evaluation is appropriate.
Original Source
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- Source
- DermNet — Melasma
- Quick Summary
- DermNet explains melasma as a facial pigmentation condition, supporting careful referral boundaries for melasma-looking dark patches.
- What Studied
- Dermatology reference overview of melasma presentation, triggers, and management context.
- Main Findings
- The page describes melasma as facial pigmentation that can relate to sun exposure, hormones, and other factors.
- Why It Matters
- It helps this Question avoid diagnosing melasma while clearly naming when clinician evaluation is appropriate.
- Original Source
- DermNet NZ. "Melasma (facial pigmentation)."
- Supports
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