MELASMA

MELASMA- DR.LYNA,KOTA BHARU, KELANTAN, MALAYSIA

Melasma  

Melasma is a common skin problem. It is a form of hyperpigmentation that's more commonly seen in women (especially in those with darker skin tones). Although it isn’t harmful, it can cause embarrassment and distress. 

Melasma causes brown, grey, and tan patches on the areas that receive excessive sun exposure, including the cheeks, the upper lip, the chin, and the forehead.

Types of melasma

There are two types of melasma:

a) Epidermal : pigmentation in the outer layer of the skin

b) Dermal: pigmentation in deeper layers the skin.

What causes melasma?

It is believed to be caused by:

a) Excessive sun exposure

b)  Hormonal

·         A change in hormones during pregnancy, taking oral contraceptives, and hormone replacement therapy can cause melasma.

 c) Skincare

·          Certain skincare can irritate the skins which can worse the melasma or skin pigmentation.

What to do?

·         Stop the oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy.

·         Avoid face and skin from direct sunlight.  

·         Use a broad spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher. Reapply sunscreen every two hours for optimal effectiveness.

·         Stop topical products that can irritate the skin.

Treatments 

Melasma can be treated via a number of different methods such as:

• Topical depigmenting agent, such as hydroquinone.
• Tretinoin.
• Chemical peeling
• Microdermabrasion
• Laser

The Q-switched neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (QS-Nd:YAG) laser (1,064-nm wavelength) is the most effective treatment to treat melasma and other facial pigment.

DR.LYNA

AESTHETIC DOCTOR

KLINIK PRIMER NILAM PURI

KOTA BHARU, KELANTAN,

MALAYSIA

097124007 @ 0104404724

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