“Please Be INFORMED Before Doing IPL for Melasma”

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Spent: $900 in Michigan

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Updated 13 Jul 2009

Posted 23 Jan 2009

I had 4 treatments of IPL over the course of several months for melasma. I think there are some minor improvements, but not enough to make me happy. You need to consider if you have dermal or epidermal melasma (woods lamp test) as I think in some spots it made it worse. I did not know there was a difference and when I questioned the office, they said melasma is melasma. I don't believe that is true. I am now going to a second dermatologist for a second opinion.

I am also trying a product called Meladerm that does not have hydroquinone in it. It has been 2 weeks and I am seeing some improvement. It is such a frustrating condition and I feel like I have tried everything.

As far as IPL, I don't really think it worked for me. You have to be super careful and make sure you are told exactly what type of melasma you have, because I think it can make it worse if you have the dermal type. You can also have a combination of both! I am 41 years old and I had melasma after my son was born, but then it went away. Suddenly at this age, it just appeared and would not leave.

Give the Meladerm a try and see if it works for you. So far so good for me, you just have to be patient and keep trying! Good Luck!

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awalk 25 Jan 2009

Woods Lamp is the key..and a simple thing to do before this procedure. EVERONE should ask for this first.. I don't know why doctors don't suggest or use it moreit...So you don't end up worse...You can also have both..They should not treat the dermal maybe spot treatments are better..Ask your doc?? I have read that mandelic acid is one of the only treatments that works on dermal melasma....Ask your doctor for tri-luma to spot treat... I love PCA Pigment gel Hydroqouine free.and I've used them all regardless of price..If you use the hydroqouine you have to take breaks or it stops working...PCA is awsome and the best brand/products for the money...Obagi gets great reviews also look at MA MA lotion or mandelic based products.. Skincarerx is great to find products by condition and read reviews..I order with them a lot Great service lots of great samples... Sometimes I find what I want to try and get it on ebay, if Its not something I know works...But be careful you have to buy from the right seller and consider shipping Good Luck

hla 26 Jun 2009

thank you for this information. i have dermal and am needing all the insight i can get, i've tried everything!

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