This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Unknown
[{'content': 'Brown macular pigmentation in the malar area in a pregnant female is due to - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Acne rosacea, B. Chloasma, C. Acanthosis nigricans, D. Urticaria pigmentosa', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: B \nExplanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Chloasma Chloasma (Melasma) o Melasma (Chlosma) is the most common cause for facial pigmentation in Indian patients. There is Brown macular pigmentation on the malar area of face, forehead and sometimes chin. It usually affects young and middle-aged women. When melasma results from pregnancy it is referred as chloasma. o Two major etiological factors are : - Hormonal (estrogen) - Appears in pregnancy or in person on OCPs. Sun exposure - Especially UVB. o For treatment - Combination of topical hydroquinone (2-4%), retinoic acid and topical corticosteroids. Other drugs are - Glycolic acid (4-10%), Azelaic acid, topical vitamin C.", 'role': 'assistant'}]