Also known as the "mask of pregnancy," melasma in pregnant woman is called chloasma. When a woman is pregnant, her estrogen and progesterone hormone levels spike. This is thought to increase the production of skin pigment for some women. Similarly, birth control pills often cause hormone levels to rise, so women taking the pill are also susceptible to melasma.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answeredLemon juice applied twice a day is a common home remedy. But be extra careful when in the sun: The lemon juice will make your skin more sensitive to UV exposure, so remember to cover up and don't forget to apply plenty of sunscreen. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing to safeguard your skin from the sun's harmful rays.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answered
Usually, yes. Sun spots are benign most of the time, but you should consult a doctor about any irregular changes to your skin. It's never safe to assume a spot or mole is benign. Likewise, check with your doctor before beginning any treatment or therapy for sun spots.
Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing to safeguard your skin from the sun's harmful rays.
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Sun spots are areas of damaged skin that occur as a result of your body's defense mechanism against the sun. When exposed to UV rays, your skin produces more pigment (melanin), making it darker. This layer of dark skin forms to protect the deeper layers from further damage. When the higher level of pigment bunches together instead of spreading out evenly, the result is freckles, splotches and spots.
Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing to safeguard your skin from the sun's harmful rays.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answeredI'm sorry to say that it doesn't appear that any topical treatments can eliminate stretch marks. A lot of damage takes place when the dermis tears and irritation ensues. There is some evidence, however, that daily massage may help prevent marks in the first place, so ask your mate to give regular rubs to the most common places where stretch marks appear—your abdomen, thighs, and breasts (we're guessing he won't mind a bit). Using cocoa butter or vitamin E as the massage cream has been reported anecdotally to help, but the research is limited.
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Xerosis is a dry skin condition caused by a decrease in the water level in the stratum corneum, or the outermost layer of skin. Since that outer layer depends on a specific, minimum level of moisture to keep it functioning properly, a decrease in this water content can lead to flaking, scaly, dry skin that is rough to the touch.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answered
No, stretch marks fade over time, losing much of their vibrant color.
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Dr. Ellen S. Marmur, MD , Dermatology, answeredAll three of these pore-blocking problems can be kept in check with regular exfoliation and the use of retinoids, which not only slough off dead skin cells but regulate the shedding process. A chemical exfoliant (salicylic or glycolic acid) or a mechanical method (such as a scrub or at-home microdermabrasion) can be used once or twice a week. If the problem is chronic, see a dermatologist for microdermabrasion or chemical peels twice a year. (Doctors prefer to do it when the seasons change, the winter to spring transition and then summer to fall. Skin tends to be thicker and duller due to the environmental exposure of the winter and summer, and more in need of professional exfoliation.)