01 · Overview
Melasma is a relapsing pigmentary condition influenced by ultraviolet light, visible light, heat, hormones and individual susceptibility. Successful management focuses on control rather than promising a permanent cure.
02 · May help with
Is this treatment
right for you?
- Symmetrical facial pigmentation
- Cheek, forehead or upper-lip melasma
- Relapsing pigmentation
- Patients seeking a maintenance strategy
03 · Your journey
Confirm the diagnosis
Identify hormonal and light triggers
Establish tinted photoprotection
Use topical or procedural treatment selectively
Improvement is gradual and maintenance is usually required. Procedures are considered only when appropriate for the skin and pigment pattern.
Medical therapy generally has limited downtime; irritation must be actively prevented because it can deepen pigment.
Harsh peels, frequent lasers and prolonged unsupervised steroid-containing creams may worsen melasma or damage the skin.
04 · Common questions
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Can melasma be permanently cured?+
Melasma can often be controlled well, but recurrence is common without ongoing light protection and maintenance.
Why use tinted sunscreen?+
Visible light can contribute to melasma; iron-oxide-containing tinted photoprotection may help selected patients.
This page provides general education and does not replace an individual medical consultation. Suitability, benefits, risks and outcomes vary.