Description:

The pigmentation condition known as melasma primarily affects women, particularly those with darker skin tones. It usually manifests as black patches and blotches with erratic boundaries on the face. Frequently referred to as the "mask of pregnancy," The overproduction of the cells that determine your skin's colour results in melasma. It is typical, safe, and could benefit from Natural therapies. Melasma often dissipates after a few months. Typically, melasma develops on the upper cheekbones Upper lip Frontal The chin of females 0f 30 plus years Understandably, some people feel self-conscious about this illness, even though it is perfectly harmless.

Cause:

Your skin's melanocytes are the cells that produce melanin.The pigment called melanin is responsible for the colour of your skin, eyes, and hair. Melanin production in the skin is higher in people with darker complexions and lower in people with lighter complexions. Certain cells malfunction occasionally and begin producing more melanin in some regions than others, maybe for unknown reasons. The dark, blotchy regions we refer to as melasma are caused by an overabundance of melanin.

Symptoms:

Hyperpigmentation, or discoloured areas that are darker than the surrounding skin, is a symptom of melasma. Melasma appears in skin that has been exposed to the sun, usually the face. Melasma can appear anywhere on the face, however it is most commonly found above the upper lip, across the cheeks, nose, and forehead. Though less commonly, it can also form on the upper back, upper arms, and chest. The main characteristic of melasma is that it usually affects both sides of the face symmetrically. Melasma patches may aggregate to form one or more more extensive regions of hyperpigmentation. The discoloration can range from light brown to almost black, depending on your skin tone and the severity of your melasma. There is no pain, burn, or itching in these discoloured spots.

Ayurvadic Treatment:

Vamanam, Virechanam, Kashya vasti,Jaluka vacharnam, Lepanam, Swedanam, Shirodhara, Shiroabhyangam, Shiro picchu

Naturopathy Treatment:

Athapa snanam, Mud Therapy, Steam bath, Hip bath, Enema, Immersion bath , Acupuncture, Cupping Therapy