Melasma comes back. Here is how we keep it quiet
Melasma is a chronic condition, not a stain to remove. The goal is control, and control is very achievable.
Written byDr. Marta QuilesLaser and pigmentMelasma is driven by hormones, heat and light, and it lives deeper than ordinary sun spots. That is why aggressive treatments that erase a freckle can make melasma darker.
What works
Daily mineral sunscreen with iron oxides, a prescription routine, gentle peels and, for some, low-energy laser. Most of the work happens at home.
What to expect
A visible improvement in three months and a maintenance plan for the long term. Summer flare-ups are normal; we plan around them.
General information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor about your own skin.
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