All you need to know about Melasma Treatment

What is melasma?

Melasma is a common skin condition. The condition causes dark, discoloured patches on the skin. The most common pattern involves the forehead, cheeks, nose, upper lip, and chin.

Causes & Aggravating Factors

Sun Exposure: 

Melasma patches have a strong link to both ultraviolet and infrared rays. This means that if you are exposed to the sun's rays, the patches may darken or grow in size. Even short exposures can be harmful.

Pregnancy: 

The hormonal changes associated with pregnancy can cause melasma to appear in previously healthy women for the first time.

Oral Contraceptive Use: 

The estrogens and progesterone in OCPs can cause or worsen melasma.

Medications: 

Certain drugs and medications, such as antiepileptics, antimalarials, and some antibiotics, can cause melasma.

Autoimmune disorders, such as thyroid disorders, have also been linked to melasma.

Treatment

It is advised to avoid aggravating factors. Melasma treatment is multimodal, encompassing both medical management and skin treatments.

Vitamin C supplements, topical creams, and sunscreens, as well as oral tablets, are used in medical management. Melasma can be treated using a variety of methods, including:

Chemical Peels: 

This treatment consists of a gentle exfoliation of the skin using specific solutions applied to the face. We offer a variety of peels based on skin types, such as glycolic peels, yellow peels, TCA peels, carbon peels, and many more.

Insta Brightening Laser: 

This popular treatment is a three-step process. To begin, gentle microdermabrasion is performed to remove dead skin cells. This is followed by two passes from an ND: Yag laser and collagen mask application. Following the treatment, you will notice that your skin is instantly brighter, and spot lightening is visible.

Mesotherapy: 

Mesotherapy is a treatment that uses micro-infusions of vitamins and skin-lightening solutions to give you a visibly lighter and glowing complexion.

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections:

These are injections of your own activated platelets into melasma patches and all over the skin, releasing growth factors and peptides to rejuvenate the skin.

How much improvement can I expect from treatment for melasma patches?

The efficacy of treatment in melasma is determined by several factors, including the size and depth of the patches. Heat, light, and sun exposure all have an impact on the outcome. The therapy's goal is to reduce patch pigmentation and keep it in remission for as long as possible. A dermatologist can assist you in achieving effective results.

Find out which treatment or combination of treatment options is best for your melasma. Contact Viva Aesthetic Clinic to schedule an appointment with a Dermatologist in Mumbai.

Also read: How to treat Dark Spots?

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