Melasma

Question 1

Drug that can cause melasma

Answer 1

Diphenylhydrantoin

OCP

Question 2

Lesions

Answer 2

Macular hyperpigmentation mostly sharply defined in the malar and frontal areas of the ace (Fig. 13-9). Usually uni
form but also blotchy

Question 3

Medications.

Answer 3

fluocinolone 0.01%, hydroquinone 4%, and tretinoin 0.05%. Hydroquinone 4% cream can be compounded with 0.05% tretinoin cream or gly- colicacidbythepharmacist

Question 4

Prevention

Answer 4

opaque sunblock