The sun’s ultraviolet rays age our skin. They cause our skin to turn brown. At a young age, pigmentation is even and aesthetically pleasing, but as the years go by, sun-darkened skin often becomes less beautiful. Uneven pigmentation (brown spots) appears first on the upper lip, nose, cheeks, forehead and then on the temples. This chronic skin disease is called melasma and is more common in women but also occurs in men.
Melasma is not only common in the elderly, but also in younger women during pregnancy or when taking contraceptives. Although the effects of melasma diminish after pregnancy or discontinuation of contraceptives, uneven pigmentation may persist for up to 5 years.
Treatment of melasma
The sun should be avoided as its rays not only accentuate the unevenness of pigmentation but also encourage the appearance of new spots. It is advisable to use sunscreen when outdoors, even on cloudy days. There are many brightening chemicals that are added to whitening cosmetic products, but they are usually not enough on their own. The best therapeutic effect can be achieved by a combination of treatment – daily application of special applied medications, regular superficial bleaching chemical peels. In more severe cases of melasma, and in order to completely even out the skin colour, treatment must be supplemented by Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments.
Do you have more questions about skin bleaching? Your questions will be answered and the necessary treatment will be selected by your dermatologist during your consultation. Our centre offers superficial whitening chemical peels and IPS spot removal.
