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Melasma

A chronic pigmentation condition causing brown or grey-brown patches on the face, often triggered by sun exposure, hormones, and skin inflammation.

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Melasma

Melasma is a typical skin condition that involves coloration of some patches, usually in some areas around the face, turning dark color and appearing mainly on fair-skinned women. Typically, the appearance of coloration may be brown or light brown on the cheeks and forehead, while it is mostly nasal or nasal-labial in another case. Advanced treatments like the <a href="https://halcyonmedispa.co.uk/treatments/dermamelan-intimate-peel/ Intimate Peel can help reduce pigmentation and restore a more even skin tone.

 
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Understanding the Causes of Melasma

Typically, there is an implication that, in women, melasma is also caused by pregnancy as well as oral contraceptive pills, being sometimes called the “mask of pregnancy”. Halcyon Medispa offers expert melasma treatment.

Under the expertise of a leading melasma doctor in London, Dr.OBT, we provide competent diagnosis and customized care for clear, blemish-free skin. Advanced skin rejuvenation options like the <a href="https://halcyonmedispa.co.uk/treatments/bio-repeel-in-london/ RePeel can also be included as part of a tailored treatment plan to reduce pigmentation and enhance skin clarity.

  • Hormonal Changes:

Pregnancy, birth control, and hormone therapies tend to trigger melasma, especially in females.

  • Sun Exposure:

UV rays initiate the activity of melanin, which can intensify melasma on the face and other exposed parts of the body.

  • Genetics:

A family history of melasma increases the risk. Irritation of the sensitive skin from the chemical composition of the products or treatments might initiate development.

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Protecting and Treating Your Skin from Melasma

Preventive Measures

  • Protection against the sun: A daily broad-spectrum SPF on the face would decrease UV-induced exacerbation of melasma.
  • Skin care: Care should be taken in not using aggravating products or procedures on sensitive skin.
  • Hormonal care: Wherever possible, to avoid hormonal drugs that could worsen the condition.

Treatment Options

  • Laser Therapy: Our advanced laser therapy for melasma treatment in London breaks down pigmentation in the skin so that dark areas lighten with rejuvenation of the outer skin.
  • Chemical peels: Aesthetic <a href="https://halcyonmedispa.co.uk/treatments/chemical-peel-in-london/ peels have a good process of exfoliating the pigmented skin cells, which encourages new skin formation with less noticeable melasma, making it one of the best treatments for melasma on the face.
  • Microdermabrasion: This non-invasive medical treatment for melasma is an exfoliating method for the outer layer of the skin that will fade the melasma and also enhance the texture of the skin 
  • Topical Medications: Medical-grade creams that contain lightening agents target melasma on the facial area and reduce the pigmentation safely.
  • Specialist Melasma Doctor in London: Our expert doctors provide melasma therapy to deliver maximum results with the safety of the skin, often complemented by advanced options like <a href="https://halcyonmedispa.co.uk/treatments/cosmelan-treatment-in-london/ treatment for optimal pigmentation control.
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