Melasma Treatment That Works

Melasma or excessive pigmentation is a common problem that can be difficult to treat. There may be several treatments for melasma, but nothing is more important than prevention of melasma with daily use of a chemical-free sunblock with an SPF of 50 or higher. Ideally, sunblock will be applied to exposed skin multiple times each day. In addtion to sunblock, mineral makeup can help to protect the skin from damaging UV rays. But, mineral makeup is absolutely not a substitute for sunblock... more

Melasma is a skin pigmentation disorder worsened by genetic characteristics, hormones, your genetics, and the sun. There is no single cure for melasma, but there are many behavior modifications and topical treatments that are effective. Begin with a solid and physician regulated topical therapy including retinoids and hydroquinone. If performed correctly, this will alleviate the majority of melasma related symptoms.

Melasma is known for recurrence. Chemical peel, SilkPeel and Fraxel Restore are the best options for correction, but the maintenaince program AFTER treatment is very important. Anthelios XL for sunscreen must be done daily, rain or shine, January or June. I also recommend topical vitamin C and Heliocare, which is an oral sun protectant. If possible, avoid estrogen (such as in oral contraceptives). Pregnancy is a known trigger as well. Lastly, Triluma is a topical product that is one of... more