Does Cosmelan work for acne?

There are better options for diffuse solar elastosis and sun spots.  I would not advise a cosmelan peel for your body.  Topical preparations, combined with more effective chemical peels will work better. 

For patients who request a home maintenance plan for melasma, I begin with topical Melarase creams used twice daily to reduce hyperpigmentation. Raffy Karamanoukian MD

Treating PIH and melasma with cosmelan may make your skin hypersensitive. I would suggest Melarase creams and Elevase Moisture Booster as part of the post-treatment regimen to reduce redness and pigmentation risk. Best,  Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon

I would recommend the Melarase AM and Melarase PM creams for melasma as they can both effectively control abnormal pigmentation. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Great question!  Melasma is a skin condition that is very hard to treat because the pigmentation lies deeper in the skin layers. It can be caused by excessive sun exposure, pregnancy, hormone treatment and certain medications.  Melasma also has a genetic component and can be a chronic condi...

Hi there,Cosmelan is absolutely an option for lightening your stubborn pigmentation.Cosmelan differs from other peels as it inhibits an enzyme called Tyrosinase which is an enzyme in the melanin formation process. There is also a home care package that comes with Cosmelan that you will use to...