I've used hydroquinone up to 10%, Triluma and Obagi C Clarifying over the past 2 yrs with no luck treating upper lip melasma. I read apple cider vinegar can help and concerned to keep using hydroquinone due to the side effects with long term use. Can anyone tell me what I can do? Everything I've read says IPL makes melasma worse. The doctor I use for skin care/laser hair removal is concerned to make it worse if she treats it with anything other then topical creams. Makeup makes it look worse!
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Melasma
is a common skin condition and usually appears on the face, cheeks, bridge of
nose, forehead, chin and upper lip in dark patches. Most Melasma occurs in
women, but 10% of those affected are men. People with darker skin tones
including Latin, Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean...
Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
Age spots can destroy your complexion. I would start with Melarase AM and Melarase PM lightening creams followed by IPL Limelight and light chemical peels. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
