Can microneedling worsen melasma?

April 29, 2020
Asked By:Bostongirl2019 in New York, NY

A dr. On YouTube said that microneedling can worsen melasma while the studies that say it can improve are few and very small. Is it true? Is there a way to avoid melasma with mucroneedling (eh using lytera for a few weeks).

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
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June 4, 2020

Answer: Melasma Treatment -- Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase, Erbium, Microneedling/PRP, Peels, Cosmelan

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
MOST RECENT
June 4, 2020

Answer: Melasma Treatment -- Best Treatment Is Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase, Erbium, Microneedling/PRP, Peels, Cosmelan

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 30, 2020

Answer: Microneedling with VI Peels

Deborah M. Longwill, DOBoard Certified Dermatologist
April 30, 2020

Answer: Microneedling with VI Peels

Deborah M. Longwill, DOBoard Certified Dermatologist

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