Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Erasing Melasma - How To Do It

By Hillary Mason


Melasma is a skin condition distinguished by uneven, grayish-brown discoloration on facial areas that are most exposed to the sun, such as the forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin. Although not a critical condition nearly all of the time, it begs for cure especially as it affects more women than men.

Let's make this clear: non-prescription creams can not make melasma go away. Most women believe that beauty and whitening creams can do so. They can't. What we should do is consult a dermatologist to find out its cause and to know the proper treatment.

The condition can be because of over exposure to the sun. That is why women are suggested to frequently use an umbrella or wear a hat or just stay inside when the heat of the sun is at its peak. Applying a facial sunblock with at least SPF 30 can help save us from damaging UV rays also.

Other causes of melasma may be genetic and hormonal imbalance especially during pregnancy. This is how it gained popularity being the "pregnancy mask." Also, it may indicate a more serious skin condition such as skin cancer. Women should realize the significance of not concluding on the apt treatment for the condition without consulting a doctor first.

Doctors, depending on the cause, may recommend various 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 cream, Triluma cream, and the Cosmelan painless depigmentation peel.

Another remedy is through Medlite C6 laser procedure, a world-renowned laser system, which, are five to ten sessions, can effectively decrease melasma load lightly. The efficiency of this procedure in patients is verified through objective photography.

Without these scientifically proven interventions, women turn to purchasing expensive make-up foundation and the everyday application of thick make-up to hide this blemish. Not only is this going to mean higer costs in the long run, it also is time-consuming and needs lots of effort. Seeing a physician will let you to acquire the best and more lasting treatment to keep melasma gone forever.




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