Although it can affect people of any race, gender, or color, it is more prevalent in women and those with darker skin tones who live in sunny climates. Melasma or Chloasma is a common skin condition of adults in which light to dark brown or grayish pigmentation develops, primarily on the face. It usually becomes more noticeable in the summer and improves during the winter months.
CausesSome cosmetics, especially those containing perfume, can cause melasma. It can also be brought on by stress. Sunlight and the use of sunbeds usually worsen any tendency to melasma.
Symptoms-Melasma is simply darker-than-normal skin that typically affects the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose, and chin in a symmetrical pattern. Melasma may only affect the cheeks or only appear overlying the jaw; it is not raised, and the affected skin is itchy or sore.
DiagnosisSometimes a skin sample is taken and examined under a microscope, called a biopsy, in order to rule out other diagnoses. – Melasma is typically recognized by the characteristics of the pigmentation and its distribution on the face.
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
There are many effective medicines available in homoeopathy for treating melasma, but the choice depends on the patient’s individuality, taking their mental and physical health into consideration. Homoeopathy is currently a rapidly expanding system that is practiced all over the world. Its strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual by promoting inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical levels.
SEPIA OFFICINALIS 30Sepia is one of the best treatments for melasma, which causes yellow-brown spots on the face, particularly on the cheeks, forehead, and nose, as well as a yellow saddle across the upper part of the cheeks and dark circles under the eyes. Sepia is best suited for people with dark hair and rigid fiber.
LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM 200-Another successful treatment for melasma is lycopodium, which also helps with grayish-yellow discoloration of the face and blue circles under the eyes. Lycopodium patients also frequently experience flatulence, prefer warm foods and beverages, and have a particular craving for sweets.
ARGENTUM NITRICUM 200-Argentum nitricum is prescribed for melasma, which causes the skin to appear brown, tense, and hard, and the face to appear sunken, old, pale, and bluish.
CADMIUM SULPH 30Melasma with yellow stains on the nose and cheeks that range in color from yellowish to brown and itch the face can be treated with cadmium sulphate.
**COPAIVA OFFICINALIS 30-**Copaiva is prescribed for melasma, which manifests as brown spots on the face, lenticular patches with a defined border that itch, and a mottled appearance.
CAULOPHYLLUM THALICTROIDES 30-Caulophyllum is recommended in cases of skin discoloration in women with uterine and menstrual disorders, as well as moth spots on the forehead and leucorrhea.
THUJA OCCIDENTALIS 30– Thuja occidentalis is great for melasma, which causes the skin to appear dry, irritated, and patchy with brown spots. The skin is pale, waxy, shiny, and dark under the eyes.
PLUMBUM METALLICUM 200Plumbum met is recommended for melasma that has yellow, corpse-like spots on sunken cheeks, greasy, shiny skin, and a pale, emaciated face.
SULPHUR 200-The skin is unhealthy, dry, rough, and dirty; the person has an aged-looking spotted face; they experience itching and burning sensations on their faces, which are made worse by heat. Sulphur is best for skin pigmentation after local medication.
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