I have been getting a lot of questions about melasma. I just went and read some of the posts you all have written about what you are using to treat it. There are a couple of products that I want to talk about.

First, kojic acid. Kojic acid is a skin lightener that works by inhibiting melanin production (melanin is what gives your skin color). It’s the main ingredient in Meladerm which is the product I recommend most frequently for treating melasma. It has had good results for many people but not everyone who has tried it has been satisfied with the results. In addition, it can take 2-3 months to see results and so a lot of people give up on it long before they should.

The other product that many of you have mentioned is Skinceuticals Phyto+ serum. The active ingredient in this product is a type of hypericum perforatum (St. John’s Wort) called C+D which contains the plant chemicals hypericin and pseudohypericin (these are what make St John’s Wort red). Hypericin is used as a topical treatment for vitiligo (the opposite of melasma where white patches appear on the skin

For a long time, my hope for a cure for melasma was so strong that I was willing to try almost anything. I tried countless creams, serums and lasers with no success.

Along the way, I found a few things that helped reduce the appearance of my melasma significantly.

I’m no doctor and this is not medical advice. All I can do is share my personal experience in finding effective ways to treat melasma.

Melasma is a common skin condition that causes brown to grey-brown patches, usually on the face. Some people say it looks like a tan. Melasma is more common in women, especially pregnant women and those who are taking oral or patch contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It’s also more common in people with darker skin.

Women usually get melasma on their cheeks, nose, forehead, chin, and above their upper lip. It also can appear on other parts of the body that get lots of sun, such as the forearms and neck. The condition is not harmful, but some people don’t like how it looks and want to treat it.

Most cases of melasma go away on their own after pregnancy or when you stop taking birth control pills or HRT. But for others, melasma is a lifelong problem.

See your doctor if you have melasma so he or she can make sure you don’t have another skin disease that needs treatment. There’s no cure for melasma, but there are some things you can try to lighten it:

Use sunscreen every day even when it’s cloudy outside. Wear sunglasses and a hat when you’re outside to protect your face from the sun. Use sunscreen even when you’re inside

Melasma is a very common skin condition that causes brown to gray-brown patches, usually on the face. It’s also known as chloasma and is sometimes called the “mask of pregnancy” when it occurs in pregnant women. The melasma treatment guide can help you find effective options for reducing its appearance.

Melasma is more common in women than men, and appears most often during pregnancy or around menopause. Sun exposure is one of the most common causes of melasma. Using certain birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may also trigger melasma or increase its severity.

How to treat melasma

The most important thing you can do to reduce melasma, no matter what other treatments you try, is to avoid the sun. Melasma often fades on its own after several months of avoiding sun exposure and using a sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher every day.

You can try additional treatments at home or ask your dermatologist about other options for treating your melasma:

Prescription creams that contain ingredients such as tretinoin and hydroquinone can lighten brown patches by inhibiting melanin production. Your doctor may recommend a combination cream, which contains more than one active ingredient that targets different steps in melan

Melasma (or Chloasma) is a common skin problem. Although its exact cause isn’t known, it’s believed to be linked to hormonal changes.

The condition causes brown or gray-brown patches on the skin, usually on the face. Melasma is particularly common in women, especially pregnant women and those taking oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy medications.

Melasma can fade after pregnancy or when you stop taking birth control pills or hormone therapy medications, but it can linger for years. Even though melasma isn’t harmful to your health, some people find it upsetting because it can be difficult to treat.

There’s no cure for melasma, but treatments are available to lighten the dark patches of skin. The right treatment can help minimize the appearance of melasma.

Treatment options include prescription creams and chemical peels that contain glycolic acid, salicylic acid or trichloroacetic acid (TCA). Laser treatment and intense pulsed light therapy also may help lighten dark patches of skin caused by melasma.

Melasma is a skin condition that involves the appearance of hyperpigmentation. The brown patchy marks on the face can be present on both sexes, but is more common in women. Melasma may affect people of all skin types, but is much more common in those who have darker skin types.

The cause of melasma is not clear, but a number of factors play a role including sun exposure and hormones. The condition is aggravated by UV light and cosmetics that contain irritating ingredients.

Melasma can be difficult to treat, as there are no guaranteed ways to get rid of it for everyone. Most treatments involve some form of topical depigmenting agent (hydroquinone, azelaic acid, kojic acid, arbutin) and/or physical exfoliation (chemical peels).

Sun protection is key to prevent melasma from worsening and to help with lightening the condition.

Melasma is a common skin condition which causes brown to grey-brown patches, usually on the face.

Melasma is most common in women, particularly when pregnant or taking oral contraceptives. It can also occur in men. The condition is more common in people with darker skin types, such as those from Latin America, Asia and the Middle East.

Melasma is not harmful, but it can cause distress and anxiety for some people. The exact cause of melasma is not fully understood, although it’s thought to be due to overactivity of pigment cells (melanocytes).

It can occur at any age but usually affects women aged between 20 and 50 years. It’s often called the “mask of pregnancy” because it commonly affects pregnant women.

Melasma may fade or disappear on its own after pregnancy or after you stop taking the contraceptive pill or hormone replacement therapy (HRT). However, treatment may be required to help get rid of it sooner.