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June 12th, 2010 | 
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Colorado, one of 16 say finalists in Phase 1 of Race to the Top, prefabricated a presentation on its application to peer reviewers on March 16-17, 2010.
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North Carolina, one of 16 say finalists in Phase 1 of Race to the Top, prefabricated a presentation on its application to peer reviewers on March 16-17, 2010.
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The birth control pill turns 50 this year – see how far contraception has come over the years – including less risks and equal effectiveness. Learn more about the lower-dose pills and contraception options from San Diego doctor Lisa Schmidt.
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Melasma sometimes know as the “Mask of Pregnancy” is a common skin disorder seen in women. Sometimes referred to as cholasma, the condition is frequently seen in pregnant females and often referred to as the “mask of pregnancy”. It presents as a dark facial skin rash with irregular borders.
The rash is usually recognized by its symmetrical presentation on the cheeks, lips, nose or the forehead. Rarely the skin discoloration can also occur on both the upper arms.
Melasma can vary in color ranging from a dark brown to a deep grey.
The condition is universal and seen in women of all cultures and ethnicities. However, it is far more common in Asians, Hispanics, Arabs and North African women. Individuals with clean skin usually have a very lighter shade of Melasma which is not always recognized.
Even though Melasma is most common in pregnant females, it can occur in non pregnant females. The condition is predominantly seen in females, but it does occur in males sometimes. The condition is most common in the 2nd and 3rd decade of life.
Causes of Melasma
The cause of Melasma remains unknown but is believed to be due to an increase in the production of cells which release the pigment, melanin. It is melanin which is responsible for the dark color of the skin.
What causes the increased production of melanin is not known but some triggers include:
HeredityHormones, the rash is most common in pregnant females
Prolonged sun exposure
Use of the birth control pill
Certain medications like the tetracycline, anti malarial drugs
Melasma is not related to any medical disorder and by itself is a harmless skin condition. In the majority of cases, the diagnosis of Melasma during pregnancy is relatively easily prefabricated by a dermatologist. In the non pregnant individual, drugs and other medical conditions might have to be ruled out. Nevertheless, it is the very rare case that requires a skin biopsy for diagnosis.
The most important fact to comprehend about Melasma is that in the majority of cases it is a transient skin disorder. When Melasma occurs during pregnancy, it generally resolves after delivery. In cases where the Melasma occurs in non pregnant women, it might exist for a few months to a few years and then suddenly resolve. Thus treatment is not always warranted. It is difficult to know in which individuals the rash will remain and in whom it will disappear.
Further, the treatment of Melasma is primarily cosmetic since the skin disorder has no medical consequences.
Melasma Treatment
Over the years, the various treatments developed to treat Melasma include:
Chemical peels. There are a few chemical peeling acids that have been used to treat Melasma. The most common include trichloroacetic acid, azelaic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid and various fruit extracts. The effectiveness of many of the lighter strength peeling agents is poor. The stronger peeling agents do work but they also carry the risk of side effects such as burning, skin peeling, scarring and even worsening the skin discoloration
Bleaching agents. There are a variety of bleaching agents and the most common one used is hydroquinone. There are numerous other agents sold in herbal and nutrition stores that have been touted to work as bleaching agents, but their country is in question.
Sunscreens
Laser rejuvenation
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The Community Health Data Initiative is launched in a Forum at the Institute of Medicine, Washington, D.C. – June 2, 2010.
Under the initiative, HHS health data will be prefabricated freely acquirable so that software developers can create innovative applications and make the data more useful for consumers and communities. At the event, Secretary Sebelius explains the initiative, and primeval developers demonstrated their new applications. See more at the HHS OpenGov website.
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