Aug 25, 2023 · The hormone-melasma connection is similarly complex, but as board-certified Medford, Oregon, dermatologist Dr. Laurel Geraghty summarizes, our melanocytes “have their …

Jul 6, 2021 · Improving melasma requires ongoing professional and topical treatments, in combination with diligent sunscreen use and sun avoidance. Results from even the best …

Aug 25, 2023 · In deep skin tones, there is an increased risk that IPL will target normal endogenous skin pigment and lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Since heat …

Sep 20, 2012 · Melasma treatments should be tailored to each patient according the type of melasma. Majority of patients will have mixed dermal and epidermal melasma. Approach …

Jan 1, 2014 · Melasma is hyperpigmentation. Triggers can range between hormone, sunlight (UV radiation), and heat (stove, fire or sauna); anything that stimulates the melanocytes (pigment …

Aug 9, 2009 · In our experience, we have found the Perfect Derma Peel for Melasma works very well. The active ingredients are: TCA, Retinoic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Kojic Acids, Phenol, …

Jul 2, 2009 · Melasma is a condition which requires multiple steps and treatments to effectively improve the condition consistently over time. In our office, here are steps which are effective: …

Melasma on the other hand is usually very symmetrical in nature. For example if a patient has Melasma on one cheek, they almost always have it on the other. Same for the forehead and …

Feb 18, 2010 · Melasma is a very stubborn problem where you must deal with the treatments to alleviate the melasma, but, also prevent new areas from forming and recurrence of the …

Nov 7, 2016 · 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 + …