More Effective Melasma Treatments? Doctor Answers, Tips
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More Effective Melasma Treatments?

I developed Melasma above my lip during my first pregnancy. It worsened during my second pregnancy. It has now been 14 months since that pregnancy, and I have seen my dermatologist.

I have started using Lustra cream, and have had one IPL treatment, and two TCA Chemical peels. I understand the Lustra can take months to show results. However, the IPL and Chemical peels don't seem to have much effect on the melasma. In fact, sometimes I think it may look worse than before. Are there other procedures or treatments I should try instead that may be more effective?

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by tlreed1615 in Dallas, TX
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Using Melarase creams to reduce pigmentation from melasma on the skin

The first line of treatment for skin discoloration is topical creams such as Melarase AM and Melarase PM. I would follow this with MelaPeels once monthly to reduce pigmentation and discoloration.

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