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Melasma Treatment
If you're looking for melasma treatment in Miami, our physicians specialize in treating melasma and pigmentation disorders of the skin. Melasma is a pigmentation disorder that causes hyperpigmented dark spots on the face. Sun exposure, pregnancy, birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, and genetic predisposition are thought to play a role in this frustrating skin condition. An increase in estrogen and progesterone receptors in affected areas has been hypothesized to predispose to the development and recurrence of melasma, though the evidence for this is limited.
The pigmentation from melasma appears in one of three patterns: the central facial pattern involving the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose, and chin; the malar pattern involving the cheeks and nose; and the mandibular pattern involving the jaw area. Rarely, melasma can also involve the forearms.
Treatment of melasma
Our physicians specialize in the treatment of melasma and pigmentation disorders of the skin. We use a combination of effective over-the-counter and prescription topical formulations, along with broad-spectrum sun protection and a variety of chemical peeling agents, to improve pigment resolution. We also use advanced non-invasive techniques to help fade persistent blotchy pigmentation, including chemical peels, DiamondGlow microdermabrasion and infusion, microneedling as an adjunct to topical therapies to improve uneven pigmentation and skin texture while stimulating collagen production, and repetitive low-energy laser treatments with the PicoWay laser. Melasma is often chronic with a high recurrence rate, so treatment aims to lighten and control pigmentation with maintenance and ongoing sun protection.