I have melasma,hyperpigmentation ,and hypopigmentation -(which is slowly evening out since I've been using hydrocortisone ) and uneven skin tone could I use meladerm to treat it all?
Answer: Melasma Treatment -- Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase, Erbium, Microneedling/PRP, Peels, Cosmelan 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
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Answer: Melasma Treatment -- Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase, Erbium, Microneedling/PRP, Peels, Cosmelan 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
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April 22, 2017
Answer: Clear and Brilliant Laser and Melarase creams I would suggest Melarase creams followed by Clear and Brilliant laser to help with melasma and skin pigmentation. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
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April 22, 2017
Answer: Clear and Brilliant Laser and Melarase creams I would suggest Melarase creams followed by Clear and Brilliant laser to help with melasma and skin pigmentation. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
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July 27, 2017
Answer: Brightening Kit for melasma I agree that topical creams like Melarase along with Clear + Brilliant lasers will help improve melasma.
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July 27, 2017
Answer: Brightening Kit for melasma I agree that topical creams like Melarase along with Clear + Brilliant lasers will help improve melasma.
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February 20, 2018
Answer: Meladerm and lasers to blend in for a more consistent skin texture Yes, you can. The idea of melasma treatment is to blend in your skin colour to make it more uniform. Meladerm can help the darker areas, assisted with various laser 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. I prefer to use a combination of creams and laser for melasma. Hydroquinone can be used (5-8%), along with vitamin A creams or Meladerm. I start my patients on laser (low dose Q switch or Picosure) as this has shown to decrease pigment production. Another laser I use is the Clear and Brilliant in the 1927 Permea setting combined with creams. IPL should never be used to treat mixed melasma as it often worsens the condition (this is termed ‘Rebound Melasma’) In some cases I combine glycolic AHA peels, and in other cases I use a tablet called Tranexamic acid to help. Melasma treatments should be tailored to each patient. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Laser, surgical and aesthetic dermatologist. Brisbane, Australia.
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February 20, 2018
Answer: Meladerm and lasers to blend in for a more consistent skin texture Yes, you can. The idea of melasma treatment is to blend in your skin colour to make it more uniform. Meladerm can help the darker areas, assisted with various laser 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. I prefer to use a combination of creams and laser for melasma. Hydroquinone can be used (5-8%), along with vitamin A creams or Meladerm. I start my patients on laser (low dose Q switch or Picosure) as this has shown to decrease pigment production. Another laser I use is the Clear and Brilliant in the 1927 Permea setting combined with creams. IPL should never be used to treat mixed melasma as it often worsens the condition (this is termed ‘Rebound Melasma’) In some cases I combine glycolic AHA peels, and in other cases I use a tablet called Tranexamic acid to help. Melasma treatments should be tailored to each patient. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Laser, surgical and aesthetic dermatologist. Brisbane, Australia.
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