Face · Pattern guide

Melasma-like patches

Flat, often symmetrical facial patches. Guidance, not a diagnosis.

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What it looks like

Signs

symmetrical patchescheeks or foreheadupper lipsun or hormonal link

What may help

Options

daily broad-spectrum sunscreenvisible-light protectiondermatology review

When to get help

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New or uncertain pigmentation should be examined before treatment, especially if it changes.

Reviewed 2026-07-22

Sources.

American Academy of Dermatology · Melasma

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