I am very upset since my melasma spread to my upper lip recently after laser hair removal. The old spots on my cheeks never lifted with chemical peels or triluma. so, i know new pigmentation that's covering the entire upper lip is also permanent. I am really sad that prognosis for this disease is just so bad. I wish there was a way to minimise the symptoms to give patients their confidence back.
Answer: Effective Treatments Greetings, see below for effective treatments. Melasma is a condition which requires multiple steps and treatments to effectively improve the condition consistently over time. In our office, here are steps which are effective:
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Answer: Effective Treatments Greetings, see below for effective treatments. Melasma is a condition which requires multiple steps and treatments to effectively improve the condition consistently over time. In our office, here are steps which are effective:
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November 28, 2015
Answer: Melasma options that are safe I would use a combination of light chemical peels, Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help improve the melasma. Clear + Brilliant laser is best for maintenance. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
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November 28, 2015
Answer: Melasma options that are safe I would use a combination of light chemical peels, Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help improve the melasma. Clear + Brilliant laser is best for maintenance. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
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November 29, 2015
Answer: My melasma got worse recently, and no treatment gives permanent results. What's my prognosis? Melasma is a very frustrating problem for patients. There are several things that you can do to improve your condition, but the most important thing is that you need to learn how to live with it. There is no treatment that will give you permanent results.1. Sun protection and avoidance. In my opinion this is the key in order to prevent more melasma. You can improve your melasma, but just a few minutes in the sun without sunblock and you will lose all of the improvement that took you months to achieve.2. Avoid irritation of the skin. If you have acne or irritation of the skin after a peel or because you used some products, you will worsen your melisma.3. Use hydroquinone products wisely. Short term hydroquinone is great, but non-hydroquinone alternatives are needed for the long term control of melasma.4. IPL - Intense Pulse Light (IPL) used wisely will improve melasma without downtime.5. Light chemical peels - mild chemical peels will help shed some of the pigment at the superficial skin layers without irritation the skin.Consult your board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon for help with this problem.Hope this helps,Dr. Gus Diaz
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November 29, 2015
Answer: My melasma got worse recently, and no treatment gives permanent results. What's my prognosis? Melasma is a very frustrating problem for patients. There are several things that you can do to improve your condition, but the most important thing is that you need to learn how to live with it. There is no treatment that will give you permanent results.1. Sun protection and avoidance. In my opinion this is the key in order to prevent more melasma. You can improve your melasma, but just a few minutes in the sun without sunblock and you will lose all of the improvement that took you months to achieve.2. Avoid irritation of the skin. If you have acne or irritation of the skin after a peel or because you used some products, you will worsen your melisma.3. Use hydroquinone products wisely. Short term hydroquinone is great, but non-hydroquinone alternatives are needed for the long term control of melasma.4. IPL - Intense Pulse Light (IPL) used wisely will improve melasma without downtime.5. Light chemical peels - mild chemical peels will help shed some of the pigment at the superficial skin layers without irritation the skin.Consult your board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon for help with this problem.Hope this helps,Dr. Gus Diaz
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Answer: Poor long term prognosis for CURE- the truth with Melasma treatments. Melasma is a very common cause of skin pigmentation. It can not be completely cured, however effective treatment are possible. This is because your skin is extremely sensitive to UV and even the smallest amount can stimulate your pigment cells to produce colour. The mainstay of treatment is strict UV protection- hats, sunglasses and SPF every 4 hours. This forms the foundation of all treatments.
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Answer: Poor long term prognosis for CURE- the truth with Melasma treatments. Melasma is a very common cause of skin pigmentation. It can not be completely cured, however effective treatment are possible. This is because your skin is extremely sensitive to UV and even the smallest amount can stimulate your pigment cells to produce colour. The mainstay of treatment is strict UV protection- hats, sunglasses and SPF every 4 hours. This forms the foundation of all treatments.
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