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Definition of Melasma
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Melasma: Pigmentation of the cheeks of the face (malar area). When it occurs during pregnancy it is referred to as chloasma or the mask of pregnancy. Melasma darkens with sun exposure.
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