by Cindy Harmon


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 non-prescription creams can remedy the condition when these simply do not. Consulting a dermatologist first to learn the cause of melasma is really necessary in choosing the appropriate cure.

Most of the time, the condition is instigated by too much exposure to the sun. We can prevent this from taking root on our face by often using umbrella or a hat or even by staying inside when the sun's heat is at its peak. We can also shield our skin from harmful UV rays by using a facial sunblock that has at least SPF30.

Other causes of melasma may be genetic and hormone imbalance particularly during pregnancy. This is how it gained popularity being the "pregnancy mask." Also, it may suggest a more serious skin condition such as skin cancer. Women should realize the importance of not concluding on the appropriate treatment for the condition without consulting a physician first.

Doctors may give scientifically established medical-grade agents that can lighten and even subdue the melanocytes responsible for the skin problem. 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 world-renowned laser system that efficiently reduces melasma load gently after five to ten sessions. Objective photography attests to this in patients, time and time again.

To hide this skin blemish, women buy and put on expensive make-up foundation powder on their face. This may cover these patch discolorations temporarily, but this does not eliminate the problem. Concealing it is also just costly and time-consuming. To extinguish melasma permanently, it is best to see a physician for cure.




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