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Melasma Treatment

Causes and Triggers of Melasma

Melasma is an acquired prolonged darkening of the skin (hypermelanosis) that shows up particularly on the face and upper arms as irregular brown macules symmetrically covering the surface of sun-exposed areas. Depending upon one’s skin tone and the severity of the condition, the patches or spots of melasma could be brown, tan, grayish brown, or bluish-gray. These develop on both sides of the face. Unevenly shaped patches of melasma can join together and create one large area of melasma. Sunlight exposure makes the dark spots more prominent. People also refer to melasma as the “mask of pregnancy”.

Although the researchers have discovered that in melasma patients, the melanocytes tend to be more active. Melanocytes are the specialized skin cells that produce melanin- a skin-colored pigment. Excess of melanin in the skin leads to skin darkening. But, what exactly makes them active is still unknown. It is believed that melasma can develop when the melanocytes are triggered by possible triggers like:

Self-care Tips to Make Melasma Less Noticeable and Achieve a Clear Skin

* Sun-protect the skin every day when stepping outside in day time, even on cloudy days and after swimming or sweating. Wear sun-protective clothing such as a wide-brimmed hat, full-length clothing, and sunglasses with UV protection. To the areas that are not covered by clothes, apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen of SPF 30 or above, at least 15 minutes before going outside and reapply it after every 2 hours.

* Apply only gentle, without-scented skincare products that do not irritate the skin and worsen the discoloration.

* Avoid waxing in the melasma-affected areas of the body as this hair removal method can lead to skin inflammation which can worsen melasma. 

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