Pigmentation and Melasma Treatment
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What is melasma and what is the reason behind its occurrence?
How Melasma is diagnosed by dermatologists at our Dezire clinic?
- Our dermatologist can usually detect melasma by attentively inspecting your face and neck.
- Our dermatologist will use a specialized gadget, such as a Wood's light or dermatoscopy, to get a close-up look. These gadgets, when placed on (or near) your skin, allow your dermatologist to observe how deeply the darker pigment penetrates the layers of your skin.
- How does Melasma gets treated by dermatologists at the dezire clinic in a variety of ways?
How does Melasma gets treated by dermatologists at the dezire clinic in a variety of ways?
The treatment's objectives can be as follows:
- Reduce the amount of pigment your body produces.
- Even out your skin tone and return it to its natural hue.
To achieve these objectives, a treatment strategy might include:
1.Sun protection:
- The sunlight is not good for people who are already suffering from the problem of melasma. The harmful UV rays cause your skin to generate more pigments that can lead to pigmentation patches on the skin and deepen the effects of already present melasma.
- Our dermatologist will give you advice on how to keep your skin safe from the sun. The most usual advice is to wear a hat with a wide brim to keep the face safe from direct sunlight, or to use an umbrella.
- You should use a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 50 with a triple plus rating. Keep reapplying it throughout the day to ensure maximum protection.
- Dermatologists frequently advise patients with melasma to use a sunscreen that contains: Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, and Iron oxide.
2.Medicines and procedures:
- Our dermatologist will prescribe a drug to reduce excess pigmentation in your skin. The majority of patients are given a prescription for medication to be applied to their skin at home.
- The dermatologist may recommend one or more of the following treatments:
- Hydroquinone is a frequent melasma therapy. When applied to the skin, it helps to balance out the skin tone. Hydroquinone is no longer available for purchase without a prescription.
- Tretinoin with a low-dose corticosteroid: This combination combines a retinoid and an anti-inflammatory, both of which can help to balance out skin tone. This lotion contains three medications: tretinoin (a retinoid), a corticosteroid to decrease inflammation, and hydroquinone to lighten your skin tone.
What if the above-given methods are not capable of treating the condition of melasma?
- Chemical peel: The dermatologist will apply a chemical solution to the melasma during this process. This can aid in the removal of excess pigment.
- Microneedling: This minimally invasive process rips your skin into microscopic tears. As the skin heals, the skin tone becomes more even.
- A few studies have shown that adding a laser or light treatment can improve results for people who are already using medication for their skin and protecting their skin from UV rays.
- Platelet-rich plasma: This technique includes collecting a little amount of your blood, placing it in a machine that separates the blood into layers, and then injecting the plasma layer of blood into the melasma-affected skin. This will help to balance out your skin tone.
When can you expect results after starting melasma treatment at the dezire clinic?
Why is Dezire clinic the Best clinic for your melasma and skin pigmentation treatment in India?
Frequently Asked Questions
Lasers have been around for decades and are proven safe and approved for use, occasionally we see some mild unwanted effects including redness, swelling, and light bruising of the treated area. These side effects typically endure for only a few days, less frequently there may be a more noticeable change in skin pigmentation after treatment.
Increased pigmentation (Hyper-pigmentation)
This is more likely to occur in those individuals with darker skin. It may also occur if you expose your skin to the sun and solariums within three months after treatment. Whenever you go outdoors in the first three months after laser therapy, you must always wear effective sunscreen protection on the treated area for example an SPF 30 sunscreen plus a good physical barrier such as a foundation or zinc cream.
Decreased pigmentation (Hypo-pigmentation)
A small number of patients develop a lighter skin colour in the treated area. Skin colour usually returns to normal within 18 months.
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