Melasma is a hormone induced pigmentation. It is more common than you might think.
Trigger factors include: – contraceptive pill, pregnancy, stress, and perfume.
The areas on the face affected are: – forehead, cheeks, upper lip, nose, neck and rarely forearms.
90% of people who develop Melasma are woman.
There are 3 different types of Melasma: –
Epidermal (superficial)
Dermal (deeper)
Mix of both dermal and epidermal
To identify which type you have, you will need a specialist to examine your skin under a UV scanner to determine which melasma you have.
Epidermal Melasma is the easiest of the 3 to treat.
Although there is no cure for Melasma there are a variety of treatments that will help manage the condition.
These include skin lightening agents, tyrosinase inhibitors chemical peels and dermaEds together with cosmeceuticals and SPF.
If you think you may have Melasma, we at Symétrie will assess your pigmentation and discuss with you your treatment options.
