Melasma Treatment

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IPL Side Effects from Melasma Treatment 9 answers

I had a IPL treatment over a week ago.  Prior to this treatment, I had a treatment in April which was fine. I had mentioned to my Dr. that I had...
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What's the Best Way to Treat Melasma? 8 answers

Is there any surgery that can lighten the dark spots? what surgeries do you recommend? are skin lightening creams affective, which skin lightening...
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Melasma Peel: What Works Best? 7 answers

Which chemical peel would you recommend for melasma? Will melange peel help? How long do chemical peel results last for this problem?
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Will Fraxel Remove Long-Term Melasma Pigmentaion? 7 answers

Before the age of 17, I had clear and beautiful skin.Then I started noticing a small dark spot on my upper left cheek, just right below the left...
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Best Way to Get Rid of Melasma? 6 answers

What's the best way to get rid of melasma?  Can melasma ever be completely cured or will melasma treatment only reduce it?
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Can Microdermabrasion Remove Melasma? 5 answers

I have had 6 Microdermabrasion treatments and do not see a significant improvement. I'm concerned. I may be paying for a service that will not treat...
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Should I Repeat Obagi Blue Peel for Melasma Treatment? 5 answers

I had two-layer Obagi Blue Peel for melasma following a 12-week period of using the Obagi Nu-Derm products. While using the full line of products with...
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What Causes Melasma and Hyperpigmentation? 4 answers

What causes melasma, and what sort of melasma treatment is available?
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Does Fraxel 1927 Make Dermal Pigment Rise to the Suface? 4 answers

I recently had Fraxel 1927 used on my face for melasma with excellent results. It's been two weeks, and I'm getting the sense that some of the...
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How Do I Know the Difference Between Sun Damage and Melasma? 4 answers

I understand Melasma is untreatable (except for bleaching creams) but sun damage can be removed by fraxel lasers and/or photo facials. Both are large...
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Could Melasma Be Stress-Related? 4 answers

What started off as a small brown spot on my forehead a couple of years ago has now become a large very dark brown square with 2 smudges either side...
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What is Melasma - Condition and Causes? 4 answers

Being 33 and male, I was diagnosed by my derm as having melasma. I had a chemical peel, picked the scab, and it left a dark mark exactly where the...
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Melasma Treatment That Works 3 answers

Is There an Effective Lasting Treatment or Remedy for Melasma? I have had a chemical peel, and it improved a lot but as soon as i am in sunshine again...
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Is IPL Laser the Best Melasma Treatment? 3 answers

Hi, I have very large melasma patches on my cheeks and forehead. A consultant at my local hospital prescribed me with quinone cream, which was very...
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Melasma Birth Control 3 answers

I was told that birth control pills cause melasma. Is this true? How can I avoid melasma and be on the pill?
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Is There a Permanent Cure for Melasma? 3 answers

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What Are Melasma Treatment Options if Photo Facials and Hydroquinone Do Not Work? 3 answers

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Treatments for Melasma Vs Sun Damage 3 answers

I have small brown patches on both my upper cheeks and I am not sure if they are melasma or sun damage. I read that treatments for sun damage (IPL,...
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How Do I Use Hydroquinone 4% and Tretinoin 0.025% to Treat Melasma? 3 answers

I would like to know when do I use both medications: at night? what would I use first? is neutrogena liquid soap a good choice for washing face befor...
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What's the Best Way to Maintain Results After Using TRILUMA? 3 answers

I heard on the Triluma website that many patients' melamsa came back after they stopped usage. I want to counteract that when I am done with the 8...
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Melasma - How to Apply Tretinoin and Hydroquinon Creams 3 answers

I have melasma on my upper lip due to taking oral contraceptives. I have seen a dermatologist and was prescribed Tretinoin Cream .025% as well as...
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Will Changing to a Different Pill Help my Melasma? 3 answers

I have had malasma for the last 15 months and my doctor thinks it is prob due to the pill i am taking. Will it help if i change the type of pill i am...
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Hysterectomy or Oophorectomy to Improve Melasma in 40 y/o? 3 answers

I have melasma banding on my cheeks underneath the rim of my sunglasses, it basically looks like I have a mask from the cheekbones down. Hats &...
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Tretinoin and Hydroquinone Safety 2 answers

How many percent of Tretinoin and Hydroquinone is safe for facial skin? Are there any harmful side effects for these chemicals? I am thinking about...
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Melasma Upper Lip 2 answers

My skin around my upper lip is starting to darken. Is this a symptom of melasma?
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High Estrogen Level Causes Melasma? 2 answers

My estrogen level is high; can it be the cause of my melasma?
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What Causes Melasma? 2 answers

Is there anything preventative I can do to keep melasma from developing?
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Is BBL an Effective Melasma Treatment? 2 answers

Is BBL (broadband light) an effective treatment for melasma and other brown spots?
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What Effect Does Sun Exposure Have on Melasma? 2 answers

While on vacation at my in laws beach house in North Carolina and also while in Antigua I noticed I was getting brown patches that looked like a...
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Alternative Treatment for Melasma? 2 answers

Aside from Triluma, is there a treatment for melasma that works?
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Is I2PL a Good Melasma Treatment? 2 answers

Is I2PL good to treat melasma? 
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Can Silkpeel Dermalinfusion Make Dermal Melasma Worse? 2 answers

I have been managing my melasma (which developed after I had Fraxel 1.5 years ago) fairly well until I fell asleep under a skylight in my house and...
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African American Female Melasma Treatment 2 answers

I am a 49 year old light skinned African American female. I was on the Obagi system and noticed melasmi was getting lighter for about 3 months, then...
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What is The Best treatment For Melasma Skin Type IV? 2 answers

What is the  best tretment for melasma  skin type  4
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Melasma Related to Estrogen or Progesterone? 1 answer

Is melasma particularly related to estrogen or progesterone? i am currently on oral birth control and switching to an IUD
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Tri Luma Vs Meladerm for Melasma? 1 answer

I was diagnosed with Melasma. My chin has very dark areas and some parts of my upper lip. I have tried several OTC creams to correct and nothing...
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Are Brown Spots a Sign of Melasma? 1 answer

I have some brown spots that have formed high on my cheek bones, underneath my eyes in the past few years.  Is this a sign of melasma, or is it...
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Can a Diet Rich in Antioxidants Prevent Melasma? 1 answer

I read somewhere that melasma is partly caused by cells called "free radicals" and in a college nutrition class, we learned that...
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Best Treatment for Melasma on the Face? 1 answer

What is the best way to get rid of melasma patches on my face? I have a large brown spot on my forehead and chin that was diagnosed as melasma. I...
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Do I Have Melasma? 1 answer

I am a South Asian female in my 50's - I have a lot of dark patches (hormonal deposits and sun exposure) on my face that make me very self-concious....
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How Can I Prevent Melasma? 1 answer

Is there any way to prevent melasma?  My mom had melasma when she was pregnant and I really don't want to get it.  It never went away...
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Best Melasma Treatment for African American Skin? 1 answer

I am an African American woman in my 40's, with a few patches of melasma on my nose and cheek. What is your recommendation for the best melasma...
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Can Having a Partial Hysterectomy Fix Melasma? 1 answer

I have had hyperpigmentation on my face for over 4 years now, and have tried "everything" to get rid of what is already there, but also find...
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Common Triggers of Melasma? 1 answer

What triggers the appearance of melasma spots? It is sun exposure or purely a genetic disposition?
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Jessner Peel or TCA Peel for Melasma? 1 answer

I am an Asian from India. I have light melasma on both of my cheeks, little bit on forehead and upper lip. I have used 14% jessener peel three times....

How is Melasma Diagnosed? 1 answer

How does a dermatologist diagnose melasma?  Is a biopsy required?
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Can Hydroquinine Damage Skin? 1 answer

I've had melasma off and on since my first pregnancy. Use of TriLuma and Obagi/Refissa have worked in the past but I always end up getting darker...
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Tri-Luma for People Above 60? 1 answer

I am 62 years old and have a little melasma on my cheeks. Will Tri-Luma as a melasma treatment help me? I have heard its not good for people over 60.
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Who is Most Often Affected by Melasma? 1 answer

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Suggestion for Treatment of Melasma from Pregnancy? 1 answer

I have tried lightening creams, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion for melasma (brown spots from pregnancy) and nothing is working....
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Melasma Treatment for Someone with Rosacea? 1 answer

What is a good and safe treatment for Melasma if I also have rosacea? I have very fair skin with freckles, moles and some sun damage also.
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Hypopigmentation After Laser for Melasma 1 answer

From India and dark skinned. I had melasma. The doctor recommended revlite laser for 20 sittings at 5 day interval in Jan'10. After which, my skin...
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Will V Beam Help Severe Melasma? 1 answer

I have melasma and the skin underneath is very red. I have had a mild chemicl peel which made the melasma worse and left a dark brown line by my jaw...
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Can Dark Window Tint Help Lessen Sun Exposure and Help Manage Melasma? 1 answer

I have the darkest window tint on the market on my car windows, partly because I have Melasma over my entire face and want to lessen sun exposure...

Melasma Come Back with Sun Exposure? 1 answer

My melasma is fading since i stopped taking birth control, will it come back if i go into the sun?

Diagnosing Melasma in African American Patients 1 answer

I've researched lots and I can only find pictures of Melasma of people who are hispanic or caucasian. I've been having this problem since I was 15....
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What Internal Treatments for Melasma Should I Try? 1 answer

I have had idiopathic melasma for 4 years. I have spent thousands of dollars at dermatologists for creams, peels, etc. Just looking at the role...
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