Best Melasma Treatment for African American Skin? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Best Melasma Treatment for African American Skin?

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 treatment for my skin type?

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by mia farrow in los angeles
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Best melasma treatment for African Americans

I would suggest topical approaches before any lasers...the Obaji system may provide excellent results if it is administered and monitored properly.
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Options for the treatment of melasma

Unfortunately, there is no cure for melasma. Because of this, it is one of the most emotional skin conditions that we treat. The goal for the treatment of melasma is improvement and control or suppression of a condition that is considered chronic. With that said, there are many that claim good outcomes with lasers and/or topical products. In our opinion, lasers (including Fraxel) do not consistently provide benefits and, in many cases, the condition is worsened by lasers. Because you... more
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Melaquin and MelaPeel to improve pigmentation associated with melasma

I recommend that patients begin treatment with Melaquin AM and Melaquin PM followed by MelaPeels once monthly for three months.

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