When I was 5 months pregnant I noticed what looked to be a 5 o'clock shadow above my upper lip I was prescribed tretinoin cream along with Hydroquinone cream and it does nothing but dry my face out and make my face crack and bleed anyone have any success with anything else I am 20 years old and am so self conscious about it and no amount of makeup will cover it in the picture it may be hard to tell I have melasma due to my lighting but it's there
July 16, 2017
Answer: How to reduce the hyperpigmentation of melasma .. Pictures suggest melasma. A multimodality approach to melasma is key to successful reduction in hyperpigmentation and ongoing maintenance. You would need an in person examination but Melasma can be treated with a comprehensive approach. You should avoid sun exposure with wide spectrum high SPF sun block and Spectrase is a great product for this. Consideration should be given to stopping birth control pills. As well, topical creams that are non hydroquinone based. Sclerovase. Melarase AM and Melarase PM are hydroquinone based products that relieve melasma pigmentation. I have been shown to be very effective in our practice.
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July 16, 2017
Answer: How to reduce the hyperpigmentation of melasma .. Pictures suggest melasma. A multimodality approach to melasma is key to successful reduction in hyperpigmentation and ongoing maintenance. You would need an in person examination but Melasma can be treated with a comprehensive approach. You should avoid sun exposure with wide spectrum high SPF sun block and Spectrase is a great product for this. Consideration should be given to stopping birth control pills. As well, topical creams that are non hydroquinone based. Sclerovase. Melarase AM and Melarase PM are hydroquinone based products that relieve melasma pigmentation. I have been shown to be very effective in our practice.
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March 22, 2017
Answer: Melasma Treatment Hi allibakker814! For your melasma, there are different treatment options. Peels, lasers (such as Clear and Brilliant), and microneedling with platelet-rich plasma are some options available. I would also recommend going to a board-certified dermatologist who can discuss your condition and also prescribe you some other topical medication that can help. And with melasma, just remember that you must have sunscreen on at all times. Even the smallest amount of sun can flare this condition. Good luck!
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March 22, 2017
Answer: Melasma Treatment Hi allibakker814! For your melasma, there are different treatment options. Peels, lasers (such as Clear and Brilliant), and microneedling with platelet-rich plasma are some options available. I would also recommend going to a board-certified dermatologist who can discuss your condition and also prescribe you some other topical medication that can help. And with melasma, just remember that you must have sunscreen on at all times. Even the smallest amount of sun can flare this condition. Good luck!
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