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What is the Safest, Long Lasting Treatment for Melasma?
asked 2 years ago by nely in London
Latest answer by Mark Taylor, MD
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Tags: melasma
Which between AHA, BHA, tretinoin, mandelic acid, celacor treatment, and hydroquinone is best for melasma? I think hydroquinone is too harsh with great but short-lasting effects.
1 answer to What is the Safest, Long Lasting Treatment for Melasma?
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Effective long-term treatment of melasma requires and effective short term treatment an a long-term maintenance program of skin
In my hands, the best treatment for melasma involves an aggressive short term treatment to get rid of the pigment and then a long-term skin maintenance program to keep the pigment away. Short I recommend two or more treatments with the Fraxel Restore 1550nm laser spaced about two weeks apart. In between Fraxel Restore Laser treatments, I recommend using the Cosmion Iontophoretic Rejuvenating Mask three times a week for one hour each treatment. This mask infuses 20% ascorbyl...
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Mark Taylor, MD
Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon
Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon