Melasma spreading even with treatment. Desperate for help.

January 12, 2015
Asked By:Shannon1820 in Ashley, Ohio

My melasma started on both cheeks. It has spread to my forehead, nose, upper lip & recently below my lower lip. I have been using kojic acid and meladerm every night & have tried azelaic acid & hydroquinone. I was dignosed with low pregesterone, high testosterone & vitamin D deficiency but unsure if that is related. I am hoping a doctor can give me some advice as to why it continues to spread and remain unresponsive to treatment. I cannot find a derm in my area that specializes in melasma.

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January 14, 2015

Answer: Melasma Responds Best To A Combined At-Home & In-Office Treatments

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Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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January 14, 2015

Answer: Melasma Responds Best To A Combined At-Home & In-Office Treatments

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Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 29, 2018

Answer: Treatments for Melasma

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 29, 2018

Answer: Treatments for Melasma

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 2, 2017

Answer: Melasma treatment with Brightening Kit with Melarase creams and Clear and Brilliant laser

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 2, 2017

Answer: Melasma treatment with Brightening Kit with Melarase creams and Clear and Brilliant laser

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 13, 2015

Answer: Melasma Spread

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 13, 2015

Answer: Melasma Spread

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October 22, 2015

Answer: Melasma is a chronic condition with different treatment options.

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Answer: Melasma is a chronic condition with different treatment options.

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