We treat Melasma as a Pigmented Lesion. While the treatment is effective, additional sun exposure contributes greatly to it's return.
 

What's Melasma?

Melasma is a dark skin discoloration found on sun-exposed areas of the face.  It is also known as "Chloasma", "mask of pregnancy", "pregnancy mask".

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Melasma is a very common skin disorder. Though it can affect anyone, young women with brownish skin tones are at greatest risk.

Melasma is often associated with the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. It is especially common in pregnant women, women who are taking oral contraceptives ("the pill"), and women taking hormone replacement therapy during menopause.

Sun exposure is also a strong risk factor for Melasma. It is particularly common in tropical climates.

Symptoms

Melasma doesn't cause any other symptoms besides skin discoloration but may be of great cosmetic concern.

A uniform brown color is usually seen over the cheeks, forehead, nose, or upper lip. It is most often symmetrical (matching on both sides of the face).