There is no permanent cure for melasma. Melasma can be triggered by hormones and sun exposure makes it worse. There are many treatments that can improve the pigment changes caused by melasma but if sun exposure persists without sun block, the pigment returns.
Is there a permanent cure for melasma?
3 answers to “Is there a permanent cure for melasma?”
A: Fraxel laser will help
Fraxel re:store and/or Fraxel re:pair laser can help really help correct melasma. We have had great sucess in our office using these techniques and patients have been very happy. Hope this helps.
A: Unfortunately, there is no permanent cure for melasma
Melasma is a common disorder where there is increased pigmentation of the skin, usually of the sun exposed areas of the face. It is more common in women with darker skin tones, and women who are on birth control pills, taking hormone replacement, or pregnant. It is also seen in certain diseases involving the... more
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28 Jan 2009
If melasma is caused by a specific event - pregnancy for example, treatment using a combination of topical medications, chemical peels and lasers should permanently correct the problem (unless you get pregnant again) If there is another cause, the main goal is to treat the underlying cause, then treat the melasma itself.