melasma

GPTKB entity

Statements (38)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:skin
gptkbp:affects gptkb:skin
adults
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs chloasma
gptkbp:canFadeOverTime true
gptkbp:characterizedBy brown or gray-brown patches
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:women
pregnant women
gptkbp:commonlyAppearsOn face
forehead
upper lip
cheeks
bridge of the nose
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:Wood's_lamp_examination
clinical examination
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label melasma
gptkbp:ICD-10_code L81.1
gptkbp:managedBy sun protection
broad-spectrum sunscreen
gptkbp:mayRecur true
gptkbp:notContagious true
gptkbp:riskFactor family history
oral contraceptives
hormonal changes
sun exposure
darker skin types
gptkbp:treatment laser therapy
chemical peels
topical corticosteroids
azelaic acid
topical hydroquinone
topical tretinoin
gptkbp:triggeredBy pregnancy
hormone therapy
cosmetic products
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wood's_lamp
gptkb:tretinoin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7