01 · Understanding the condition
Melasma commonly appears as symmetrical brown or grey-brown facial patches. It requires long-term trigger control and conservative therapy rather than aggressive attempts to remove pigment quickly.
02 · What people notice
Common signs
and patterns.
- Symmetrical cheek patches
- Forehead or upper-lip pigment
- Worsening with sun or heat
- Recurrence after treatment
03 · Our assessment approach
01
Confirm the diagnosis
02
Use broad-spectrum and visible-light protection
03
Select topical therapy carefully
04
Reserve procedures for suitable cases
Consult when pigmentation is changing, uncertain in diagnosis, irritated by prior treatment or associated with prolonged steroid-combination cream use.
04 · Common question
A clear
answer.
Is melasma contagious?+
No. It is a pigmentary condition and cannot spread from one person to another.
Online information cannot confirm a diagnosis. Images and symptoms that appear similar can have different causes and may require examination or testing.