Best Way to Get Rid of Melasma?

Melasma is a common condition caused by overactive pigment producing cells that is often linked to pregnancy but has other causes as well inclduing acne outbreaks, hormonal treatment, sun exposure etc. The first treatment is to make sure that you are using a complete sunblock with 50 spf or better that blocks UVA and UVB rays. Any treatment will be frought with disaster if continued sun exposure occurs. The second treatment is to eliminate the causative factors like hormone balance,... more

We have heard from just about every single Melasma patient in our office that they have tried and failed a Hydroquinone treatment program. About 70% of these patients are happy to see after the treatments that they have improved dramatically using a different type of HQ program. Over the counter and standard prescription strength hydroquinone treatments vary typically between 2% and 4% with 4% being prescription strength. The difference with the Celibre Medical program is that the HQ... more

Understanding the causes of melasma is the most important step in treating the condition. Melasma is characterized by excessive deposition of pigment in the skin, usually the face. The causes include: Hormones: Estrogen and progesterone work on cell receptors on melanocytes to stimulate the production of melanin. Hormones can increase as a result of birth control pills, estrogen replacement, phytoestrogens, and pregnancy. Sun Exposure Active inflammation of the skin from skin diseases or... more

Melasma is an extremely difficult condition to combat consistently. Limited sun exposure and its effects through a good sunscreen helps. Fraxel and Erbium laser provides significant improvement for a good percentage of patients, although some patients will find no or little improvement from these modalities. Consult with an experienced and licensed physician who can explain more thoroughly your options and likelihood of success. Good luck and good health.

Melasma is a poorly understood disorder of too much melanin. In some people it is easy to treat by standard methods of photo-protection: Stay out of the sun Use a good sunscreen In other people, no matter what we do it won't go away. But even in those people, avoidance of the sun's ultra violet (UV) light is beneficial. There are numerous chemical and light based treatments for melasma, but photo-protection is the corner stone for all of them; and it's done by the patient and not by the... more