Melasma
Melasma is a skin condition characterized by brown or blue-gray patches or freckle-like spots
Causes
Overproduction of the cells that make the color of your skin, melanin .
It can be triggered by hormone imbalance and lack of sun protection
radiation, whether ultraviolet affect the cells that control pigment, visible light, or infrared (heat) light; Ultraviolet and infrared radiation from the sun are key in making melasma worse so using a good SPF is really important
Treatments Available
Frequently Ask Questions
Most treatments focus on deep exfoliation of the skin to remove dead skin cells and thus stimulate the growth of new cells to reveal new skin. Laser treatments focus on regenerating the skin at a deeper level and inhibiting the production of melanin. Serums and cocktails can also be administered to inhibit melanin such as tranexamic acid.
Everyone is different so this depends on the level of client sensitivity .A mild discomfort is generally felt during most of the recommended treatments