I was diagnosed with melasma about 2 years ago. Now that we figured out the cause, my doctor says it should now fade away on its own, so long as I wear sunblock daily. Can I expect total clearance of my melasma? How long will it take to fade away? It's already faded some in the past 6 months. I'm 35 years old.
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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 b...
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
Thank you for your question. You should get evaluated by your provider. Depending on your skin type, frequency of application of tretinoin, the type of laser used, your skin care routine, and your after care plan will all factor into the cause of these bubbles on your face. They could be milia,...