got stubborn dermal melasma and I simply don't want to live looking like this. it has affected my life very badly. despite trying my best, no treatment seems to be working. what are my options? dermalen - failed - triluma - failed , now on 10% hydroquinone...still no results..
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There are many precipitors for melasma and pigmentation. I would start with the Melarase Brightening Kit with Melapads, Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Replenish; followed by a combination of Covalent peels, Yag laser, and light fractional laser.
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon
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