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Beauty Creams Do Not Treat Melasma
1. The irregular, grayish-brown discoloration that we observe
on our face is called melasma. It often targets areas that
are open from the sun, such as the
forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin, and hits more women
than men. It is not frequently life-threatening, but, as with
any other skin conditions, it needs to be treated.
2. Let's make this clear: over-the-counter creams can not
make melasma vanish. Most women think that beauty and
whitening creams can do so. They can't. What we need to
do is see a dermatologist to find out its cause and to know
the appropriate cure.
3. The condition can be because of over exposure to the sun.
That is why women are suggested to often use an
umbrella or wear a hat or just stay inside when the heat of
the sun is at its peak. Putting on a facial sunscreen with at
least SPF 30 can help protect us from harmful UV rays also.
4. But the sun is not the only one to blame. Melasma can
also be instigated by genetic and hormonal
imbalance, particularly during pregnancy, which is why it
is also sometimes called the "mask of pregnancy." There
are also instances when it is a sign of skin cancer. So no
matter how insignificant they seem, don't brush off the
signs and consult a physician first before self-treating it.
5. Doctors, depending on the cause, may recommend several
treatments. They can apply scientifically proven medical-
grade agents to lighten and curb the melanocytes to be
blamed for the condition, such as intense anti-aging
vitamin C serums, Epiquin micro lightening
ointment, Triluma cream, and the Cosmelan painless
depigmentation peel.
6. Another technique is to apply the Medlite C6 laser, a well-
known laser system that lightly but efficiently lessens
melasma load after five to ten sessions. Objective
photography attests to this in patients, time and time
again.
7. Women normally buy costly make-up foundation powders
and apply thick make-up to conceal this skin imperfection
everyday. And although this method can conceal the
condition in the meantime, it does not get rid of the
problem. This is just time-consuming and costly in the long
haul. To heal melasma for good, see a doctor and get the
suitable treatment.
