Can melasma be painful? What should I do?

Thank you for your question, Melasma needs a combination approach to get the best improvement and will need a series of treatments. In our practice, we combine Clear + Brilliant, peels, microneedling/PRP, Aerolase, and sometimes Erbium (Cool Laser) to get the best results. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Melasma itself is not painful. However, sometimes there may be associated inflammation from an unknown source that can be the cause of the skin tenderness. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Melasma is a painless condition. If you have pain, seek evaluation from a medical dermatologist.BestH Karamanoukian MD FACS

Please post a photo to better help you.  Melasma should not be painful.  I suggest Cosmelan to best treat melasma.  Please consult a board certified dermatologist to examine your skin. Best, Dr. Green

Thank you for your question tryingtofigure. Melasma is a common condition characterized by the appearance of dark patches on the skin. It can be challenging to treat. Areas most commonly affected include the upper cheeks, forehead, and upper lip. Melasma is not commonly seen on the jawline and melasma is not associated with pain. I recommend speaking with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

See a MEDICAL dermatologist, melasma is not painful. This maybe a inflammatory skin disease such as cutaneous lupus, or other rare skin conditions. A diagnosis is essentially before treatment. Melsama never causes physical pain. Never ever.All the best, Dr Davin Lim