A lot of women who are often unprotected from the sun are threatened by melasma, a grayish-brown, uneven discoloration on facial areas like the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. This skin condition hits more women than men. And although it is not serious most of the time, it still needs to be cured, just like any other skin conditions.
Unfortunately, many women believe that OTC creams can treat the condition when these simply do not. Seeing a dermatologist first to find out the cause of melasma is really necessary in picking out the appropriate cure.
In most Asian women, the condition results from exposure to the sun. Thus, women are advised to often use an umbrella or a hat or to stay indoors when the heat of the sun is at its peak. Also, applying a facial lotion with SPF 30 may protect against the damaging UV rays.
It could also be a genetic condition or perhaps a hormone imbalance, which especially happens during pregnancy; hence, melasma is sometimes named "mask of pregnancy." But in more critical cases, this may be an indication of skin cancer already. That is why it is highly recommended that women should consult a doctor upon learning of the condition at once, and not just treat it themselves with creams.
Dermatologists may apply scientifically proven medical-grade agents that can lighten and even curb the melanocytes responsible for the skin condition. These include Intense Anti-aging Vitamin C serums, Epiquin Micro lightening cream, Triluma cream and the Cosmelan Painless Depigmentation Peel.
Some patients choose the application of Medlite C6 laser, a well-known laser system that effectively lessens melasma load lightly after five to ten sessions. The efficiency of this procedure in patients is verified through objective photography.
Women normally buy pricey make-up foundation powders and apply thick make-up to conceal this skin imperfection everyday. And although this method can conceal the condition in the meantime, it does not get rid of the problem. This is just time-consuming and expensive in the long haul. To treat melasma for good, see a doctor and get the appropriate treatment.
Unfortunately, many women believe that OTC creams can treat the condition when these simply do not. Seeing a dermatologist first to find out the cause of melasma is really necessary in picking out the appropriate cure.
In most Asian women, the condition results from exposure to the sun. Thus, women are advised to often use an umbrella or a hat or to stay indoors when the heat of the sun is at its peak. Also, applying a facial lotion with SPF 30 may protect against the damaging UV rays.
It could also be a genetic condition or perhaps a hormone imbalance, which especially happens during pregnancy; hence, melasma is sometimes named "mask of pregnancy." But in more critical cases, this may be an indication of skin cancer already. That is why it is highly recommended that women should consult a doctor upon learning of the condition at once, and not just treat it themselves with creams.
Dermatologists may apply scientifically proven medical-grade agents that can lighten and even curb the melanocytes responsible for the skin condition. These include Intense Anti-aging Vitamin C serums, Epiquin Micro lightening cream, Triluma cream and the Cosmelan Painless Depigmentation Peel.
Some patients choose the application of Medlite C6 laser, a well-known laser system that effectively lessens melasma load lightly after five to ten sessions. The efficiency of this procedure in patients is verified through objective photography.
Women normally buy pricey make-up foundation powders and apply thick make-up to conceal this skin imperfection everyday. And although this method can conceal the condition in the meantime, it does not get rid of the problem. This is just time-consuming and expensive in the long haul. To treat melasma for good, see a doctor and get the appropriate treatment.
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