Skin Lightening to Reverse Melasma

Melasma is a skin condition characterized by patchy brown, blue-gray or tan facial skin discoloration. This condition is almost entirely common in women in their reproductive years, and appears on the upper cheeks, forehead, upper lip, as well as the chin. Given that this condition is entirely rare in males, with 90 percent cases being in women, it’s correct to deduce that it generally affects women. Researchers in the fields of skin lightening and dermatologists believe that melasma is caused by sun exposure, and certain external hormones, such as birth control pills. A recent study established that a high percentage of patients suffering from melasma had a history of daily intermittent sun exposure. More so, the study established that pregnant women in areas of Asia and Latin America are more susceptible to this condition – but this is not to say it’s not as evident in other areas of the globe.

Currently, over 6 million American women have this condition. The recommended prevention for melasma is avoidance of the sun’s UV rays.

Despite all these studies though, there still isn’t any clear consensus amongst skin whitening and dermatology experts on what the root cause might be.

Tips for Curing Melasma

Fortunately, there are scores of effective treatment options for melasma. Every few years, the US FDA is approving new methods and ingredients in the treatment of this condition. And even though there isn’t any magic wand yet, there have been rapid advancements especially in the development of skin whitening products and other therapies that actually yield some measure of results. To name but just a few, here are some reliable options t reverse melasma:

Ø  Before we even get to the real ‘medicine’, the first part involves getting a broad spectrum sunscreen, which effectively helps prevent progressive skin discoloration and gives you some working skin to address the condition. Once you get the broad spectrum sunscreen from your skin care specialist, be sure to apply it as specified.

Ø  Nowadays, there are been scores of hydroquinone creams available in the market that can be used for the skin lightening of this condition. Apparently, these over-the-counter medications and lotions work at the melanin-level of your skin. These creams might be prescribed together with other topical applications that together help relieve the condition and lighten the skin.

Ø  Chemical Peels – chemical peels have been in the last few years a key approach at skin lightening and reversing melasma. Some patients have also been willing to try more advanced and medically complicated procedures such as microdermabrasion.

Ø  More so, some skin care professionals have been keen to combine a variety of these approaches in order to come up with a solution that better tackles the problem and whitens your skin.

Ø  Natural remedies – although there isn’t much literature on how you can naturally reverse melasma and accomplish skin lightening via natural remedies.