Melasma Treatment

Melanage™ Skin
Lightening System
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Patient with significant freckling treated with Melanage™ Peel.
Baseline and Day 27.

What is Melasma?

Melasma, also known as “the mask of pregnancy” or chloasma, causes patches of skin to discolor. The common areas for these irregular patches are on the nose, upper lip, forehead and upper cheek. Melasma occurs mostly in women, sometimes during pregnancy, however men can also develop this condition. The skin can have patches of brown to grey-brown that develop and darken overtime.

What causes Melasma?

The true cause is unknown, however, it is believed that Melasma is caused by the stimulation of pigment producing cells by the hormones estrogen and progesterone. When exposed to the sun, patches of skin can darken. Also, irritation from skin products may worsen the symptoms. Melasma does not cause any other symptoms beyond the cosmetic discoloration.

Do I need to see a Dermatologist?

The discoloration can disappear spontaneously over a period of several months after giving birth or stopping oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy; however, if it does not, you should be evaluated by a dermatologist. A doctor can rule out any other underlying issues such as genetic pre-disposition, or thyroid or Addison’s disease.

What Melasma treatments do you offer?

Depending on the nature and location of the patches, the physician can recommend laser treatments, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, or topical prescription creams. More than one treatment may be required and avoidance of the sun is imperative.

Will the treatments be permanent?

Sunscreen use and avoidance of excessive sun exposure are critical during and after treatment for melasma to minimize recurrence. A maintenance program is often required after melasma treatment and retreatment may be necessary.

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