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Pigmented Patches and Facial Melanosis : Causes

Facial Melanosis is a group of heterogeneous entities, sharing a common clinical feature of altered pigmentation of the face and thus easily visible cosmetic disfigurement and significant psychosocial consequences.

Facial and neck pigmentations are common in middle-aged women, and

Caused by –

  • Endogenous factors i.e. hormones or nutritional deficiency.
  • Exogenous factors – such as use of cosmetics and perfumes, and exposure to sun radiation or pollution.