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A pigmentation disorder, Melasma mostly affects women with darker skin shade. Melasma appears to be dark spots with irregular borders.
Melasma is a pigmentation ailment that affects women, especially on their face. Women with darker skin tone are prone to this disorder. Women are predominantly vulnerable to Melasma, and it appears as brown patches on the face, especially the cheeks, nose bridge, and forehead. Melasma is not harmful, but the condition can lead to severe psychological problems and poorer quality of life. It happens because this ailment changes the appearance of a person. Hormonal changes caused by pregnancy and medications including birth control pills are most common causes of Melasma.
Why TLC Skyn?
TLC Skyn offers the most sophisticated treatment options that helps to lighten your skin that got affected by Melasma. At TLC Skyn, we make use of only effective treatment options that would never cause any trouble or damage to your skin. Our trained and experienced dermatologists make you feel comfortable during the entire treatment period which in turn helps you to regain your self-confidence.
Symptoms of Melasma
Hyperpigmentation is the primary symptom of Melasma. It causes development of discolored patches of skin or uneven skin tone. Depending upon the skin tone of the individuals, these patches appear as flat and darker. Patches caused by melasma is not physically harmful.
How it can be prevented?
Melasma cannot be completely prevented, especially I those who et affected with this condition due to genetic disorders. Avoiding direct sun exposure during peak hours and using high-SPF sunscreens can prevent this condition to a great extent.
Melasma caused by pregnancy or while taking birth control pills, will go away by its own and it does not require any treatment. For others, Melasma will last for years and it does not fade over time. During the beginning stage, using high-SPF sunscreen can help. Treatment depends upon the skin tone of the person and it includes:
Hydroquinone
Hydroquinone is used for Melasma treatment and it is available as a lotion, cream, or gel. It lightens the color of the skin patches. As a first line treatment for Melasma, doctors would suggest using hydroquinone
Corticosteroids
It comes mostly as lotion, gel and cream. The mechanism is simple as it lightens the color of te patches developed by Melasma.
Tretinoin
Like corticosteroids, tretinoin also come in creams, lotions, or gels. It helps lighten the skin patches.
Other creams
The dermatologist sometimes may suggest combined creams that may contain hydroquinone, corticosteroids, and tretinoin in one. Usually, such combined creams are known as triple creams.
