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What is The Best treatment For Melasma Skin Type IV?
asked 6 months ago by aziz
Latest answer by Mark Taylor, MD
Question viewed 160 times
Tags: options, skin type IV
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3 answers to What is The Best treatment For Melasma Skin Type IV?
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I like a full face Iontophoresis Mask (Cosmion) with Vitamin C
We use the Cosmion mask with 100% Vitamin C. Small holes a poked into the skin with a needle roller. Potent Vitamin C and a full face Iontophoresis Mask (Cosmion) is applied to drive the Vitamin C into the skin. This works very well on dark skin types. We have been doing it for three years now and almost everyone responds. Sometimes we will also add the 1550nm Fraxel laser to break up the pigment before putting on the mask. We usually do three one-hour...
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Mark Taylor, MD
Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon
Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon
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Melasma treatment options
While it's difficult to say without a photo or exam, there are different options for treating melasma, especially with skin type IV. I would most likely recommend either a compounded hydroquinone (usually 8 or 12%) and/or Cosmelan. I have had good results with both, and often recommend a combination of these therapies.
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Melasma and Treatment Options
Thanks for your question. It is difficult to answer this question without actually seeing you in consultation for an evaluation or without having a photograph of the areas. That being said, there are several treatments which help to improve melasma and which are safe and effective on skin type IV. These include topical treatments such as bleaching cream (hydroquinone) and topical tretinoin (RetinA), chemical peeling and laser treatments. I recommend you consult a board-certified...
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