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Is There a Permanent Cure for Melasma?
asked 3 years ago by prajaktabds in india
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: cure, permanent
3 answers to Is There a Permanent Cure for Melasma?
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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.
Kari L. Colen, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
New York Plastic Surgeon
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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 hormones.
The exact causes are unknown, but there are genetic factors at work, and melasma is made worse by exposure to sunlight. It is very important for people with melasma to use...
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Jordana Gilman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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No permanent cure for Melasma
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.
