Melasma or pigmentation of skin. Treatment available? - Dr. Deepak P Devakar

Описание: Melasma is a pigmentation of the skin which causes depression in some women and n some men because it is significantly affecting the appearance of the efface. Its present on the forehead, checks, nose, and chin area this pigmentation can be form light brown to dark brown and have clear demarcations. Pigmentation gradually increases over time. Most commonly it happens during the child bearing age and women develop due to hormonal changes or oral medications containing hormones. Pigmentation is a very challenging thing and it has to be treated with the right hormones. Experimenting on skin or using steroid can cause complications and worsen the problems. I suggest consult a doctor or a dermatologist before treating the patient. Using sunscreen is a very basic requirement t of melasma pigmentation. Pigmentation can increase even with 2 to 3 minutes of exposure. Just 1 and half minute in sunlight in peak hours can cause significant tanning during peak hours. Hence using sunscreen ideally and enough quantities on the skin will protect the skin against increased pigmentation. Apart from basic skin care here are some bleaching agents that can be used which are safe and unsafe. So consult a doctor. These creams have to be used at right which helps in lightening of the skin. These are home care products. There are procedures that can be done to take away the pigmentation which is like a skin rejuvenating peel or a chemical peel which is done in multiple sessions. This takes away the pigmentation and clears the skin. Further options are lasers can be used or there are other products that are having combination of medicines that will lighten the skin. So melasma can be tackled very well with the available medications now and gives us good results.