One common skin change that some pregnant women experience is melasma, which typically appears as symmetrical brown pigmentation on the face as a result of hormone levels that occur during pregnancy.⁹ Melasma may improve after delivery for some but may be more persistent for others.¹⁰ The...
Melasma (chloasma) is an abnormal patch of brown skin on the cheeks, nose, or forehead, usually developing during pregnancy. Always use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher; if you have melasma, sun exposure may cause the condition to worsen. Age Spots (Solar Lentigines) Age spots (solar lentigi...
Another reason that your complexion might be getting darker ismelasma. This is a condition where pigmentation forms a ‘mask’, often butterfly-shaped, of colour across the face. Melasma is caused by hormonal fluctuations, which in turn can be caused by hormonal contraception, pregnancy, or horm...
IPL therapy for hair removal works best on people with light skin and dark hair because the hair's melanin (colored pigment) absorbs more light, producing better results. When the energy is absorbed, it is transformed into thermal energy, which causes the hair follicle to die.9 IPL therapy ...
Dr. Leslie Baumann MD discusses melasma, melasma skincare routines and other melasma treatments. Education is Step 1 to a melasma cure. Once you find your Baumann Skin Type its easy to get the right melasma care!
One of the most common cosmetic skin concerns is dark spots on the skin. The dermatologist gold-standard formula for treating hyperpigmentation is the Kligman formula...but does it work?
Reduced post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH): When used as a peeling agent, salicylic acid may help treat melasma, freckles, and lentigines.⁵ How to use salicylic acid on your face If you’re just starting out using salicylic acid, we suggest introducing it to your routine gradually. ...
(1) What’s more, a review published in 2020 notes that taking hydrolyzed collagen also can protect against UV-induced melasma, a skin problem marked by patches of discoloration on the face, potentially thanks to its antioxidant effects. (4) When it comes to joint pain, a study published...
Apparently the skin on my face is really sensitive and my skin became really red and inflamed, scaly and dry due to this soap. I wanted to use this soap to lighten some sun spots on my cheeks that recently appeared. I'm experiencing this now and it's awful, I'm very self-conscious...
Also known as melasma, it refers to a condition in which women develop dark marks on their skin during pregnancy. For some women, it may be small freckle-like spots, and for others, it may be larger, blotchy patches. Melasma is often symmetrical and occurs mostly on the nose and cheeks...