{"title":"DermNet — Melasma","entity_type":"Source","slug":"dermnet-melasma","canonical_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/dermnet-melasma","dates":{"date_modified":"2026-05-11","date_reviewed":"2026-05-11"},"mcp_eligible":true,"evidence_sources":[],"product_fact_sources":[],"related_entities":[{"title":"Dark Circles","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/dark-circles"},{"title":"How do I get rid of dark circles under my eyes?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/how-do-i-get-rid-of-dark-circles-under-my-eyes"},{"title":"Facial Hyperpigmentation","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/facial-hyperpigmentation"},{"title":"How do I fade dark patches on my face?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/how-do-i-fade-dark-patches-on-my-face"}],"body_sections":[{"heading":"Quick Summary","paragraphs":["DermNet reference on facial pigmentation, sun exposure, and pigment-related terminology. It is used only for background on pigment and sun triggers."]},{"heading":"What Studied","paragraphs":["A dermatology reference page on melasma and facial pigmentation."]},{"heading":"Main Findings","paragraphs":["The page describes facial pigmentation patterns and sun-related influences on pigmentation."]},{"heading":"Why It Matters","paragraphs":["Brown-toned dark circles can involve uneven-looking pigment, but this Source is not used to diagnose under-eye dark circles as melasma."]}],"source_type":"medical_reference","original_source_url":"https://dermnetnz.org/topics/melasma"}