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Melasma (Cholasma) is much common amongst the Asian race. It is common during pregnancy. Darkening of facial skin across cheeks, around eyes and over the forehead. It is common amongst those who take contraceptive pills.
Eczema , Dry Skin
The increase in melanocytes due to stimulating hormone like oestrogen and progesterone also play a role.
Lichen Planus is usually a self limited eruption, which can involve the glabrous skin, mucous membranes, hair and nails. A prevalence of 1.4% is note in dermatology patients.
Icthyosis refers to the fish scale like appearance of skin. Hereditary icthyosis is classified mainly into Icthyosis Vulgaris, X linked Icthyosis, lamellar icthyosis, epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis and congenital icthyosicform erythroderma.
Atopic dermatitis is a classic endogenous eczema. It is a pruritic, recurrent, flexural and symmetric eczematous dermatitis. The ailment usually starts in early life and disease activity is generally seen upto the end of the third decade. It occurs between 0.7% and 2.4% of the population.