Definitions
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- noun medicine A tan or dark
skin discoloration , particularly common inpregnant women, thought to be caused by the stimulation ofmelanocytes byestrogen andprogesterone .
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Some users are seeking to lighten dark spots caused by acne or brown patches known as melasma, which are triggered by pregnancy, menopause or birth control pills.
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Some users are seeking to lighten dark spots caused by acne or brown patches known as melasma, which are triggered by pregnancy, menopause or birth control pills.
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According to wikipedia, these dark patches on the face are called melasma and it is caused by hormones changes during pregnancies.
The Obnoxious 5xmom 2009
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For larger pigmented areas in which the melanin is deeper and irregular such as melasma or café-au-lait, progressive fading will accumulate over 3-6 successive treatments until you have achieved the improvement you desire.
WN.com - Articles related to Scientists uncover mysterious workings of cholera bacteria 2010
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For larger pigmented areas in which the melanin is deeper and irregular such as melasma or café-au-lait, progressive fading will accumulate over 3-6 successive treatments until you have achieved the improvement you desire.
WN.com - Articles related to Scientists uncover mysterious workings of cholera bacteria 2010
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For larger pigmented areas in which the melanin is deeper and irregular such as melasma or café-au-lait, progressive fading will accumulate over 3-6 successive treatments until you have achieved the improvement you desire.
WN.com - Articles related to Scientists uncover mysterious workings of cholera bacteria 2010
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For larger pigmented areas in which the melanin is deeper and irregular such as melasma or café-au-lait, progressive fading will accumulate over 3-6 successive treatments until you have achieved the improvement you desire.
WN.com - Articles related to Scientists uncover mysterious workings of cholera bacteria 2010
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For larger pigmented areas in which the melanin is deeper and irregular such as melasma or café-au-lait, progressive fading will accumulate over 3-6 successive treatments until you have achieved the improvement you desire.
WN.com - Articles related to Scientists uncover mysterious workings of cholera bacteria 2010
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For larger pigmented areas in which the melanin is deeper and irregular such as melasma or café-au-lait, progressive fading will accumulate over 3-6 successive treatments until you have achieved the improvement you desire.
WN.com - Articles related to Scientists uncover mysterious workings of cholera bacteria 2010
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For larger pigmented areas in which the melanin is deeper and irregular such as melasma or café-au-lait, progressive fading will accumulate over 3-6 successive treatments until you have achieved the improvement you desire.
WN.com - Articles related to Scientists uncover mysterious workings of cholera bacteria 2010
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