I have never had any problems with melasma before until I started back on bc for accutane. I am 27, have been off both accutane & bc for 2 months, and it still has not faded away! Will this be permanent or something that will fade, but still come back later on?
Answer: Melasma control with Melarase and stopping birth control pills
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September 18, 2018
Answer: Melasma 101 Melasma is discoloration of the upper cheeks, upper lip, or forehead, most commonly seen in women of childbearing age. It tends to develop during pregnancy (hence its nickname "the mask of pregnancy") or while taking a birth control pill. Regardless, its onset is triggered by the combination of estrogen and sun exposure. No sun - no melasma.
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September 18, 2018
Answer: Melasma 101 Melasma is discoloration of the upper cheeks, upper lip, or forehead, most commonly seen in women of childbearing age. It tends to develop during pregnancy (hence its nickname "the mask of pregnancy") or while taking a birth control pill. Regardless, its onset is triggered by the combination of estrogen and sun exposure. No sun - no melasma.
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December 29, 2012
Answer: Will melasma fade when birth control is discontinued? This question is difficult to answer as sometimes melasma resolves when birth contol is stopped and sometimes it does not. Make sure you use a sunscreen with an spf of 30 or higher daily and avoid strong sun. You might also want to try a hydroquinone product, chemical peels and or a skin brightener. I recommend a consultation with a board-certified dermatologist.
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December 29, 2012
Answer: Will melasma fade when birth control is discontinued? This question is difficult to answer as sometimes melasma resolves when birth contol is stopped and sometimes it does not. Make sure you use a sunscreen with an spf of 30 or higher daily and avoid strong sun. You might also want to try a hydroquinone product, chemical peels and or a skin brightener. I recommend a consultation with a board-certified dermatologist.
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Answer: Most likely will NOT resolve once pill is ceased- MELASMA treatments. You may be very lucky and be in the 5% of patients that have self resolution of melasma, however most patients will still have melasma after OCP cessation. 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: Most likely will NOT resolve once pill is ceased- MELASMA treatments. You may be very lucky and be in the 5% of patients that have self resolution of melasma, however most patients will still have melasma after OCP cessation. 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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