Melasma Treatment

 

5 Different Melasma Treatments

There are innumerable ways to treat melasma, the most common among them being the ones given below-

1. Microdermabrasion
2. Chemical bleach
3. Chemical peel
4. Laser resurfacing
5. Natural supplements

 

Melasma Treatment 1: Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a revolutionary approach for dealing with problems associated with pigmentation. It is a scientific and non surgical method wherein the skin is scraped by making use of fine crystals. This is applied to your face for about 30-40 minutes. A minimum of 6 treatments must be undergone to see the best results on your skin. A single Microdermabrasion treatment costs about $75 to $200, depending upon the area it treats. There are also possible hidden costs which you may have to pay for.

 

Melasma Treatment 2: Chemical Bleaching

You can also make use of chemical bleaching creams that are available over-the-counter. These creams contain 2 % Hydroquinone (HQ). The creams may contain a combination of HQ and Retin-A and cortisone cream or may contain just a single chemical. These creams, if used on a regular basis, will lighten up melasma marks on the skin but these creams are not effective and have their own side effects. Moreover, these creams are quite expensive. You must use these creams only on the doctor’s recommendation.

 

Melasma Treatment 3: Chemical Peels

The chemical peels smoothens the skin and also lightens the dark patches gradually. There are many superficial peels like glycolic acid peel that can be applied during your lunch hours. These peels take time to show effect depending on the area of treatment. The superficial peels do not give long lasting effects. The medium kind of peels makes your skin red while the deeper peels may take weeks to heal. The cost of the peels ranges from hundred to thousand dollars depending on the type.

 

Melasma Treatment 4: Laser Surfacing

The laser surfacing treatment needs a medium depth for resurfacing. It leaves improved results on your skin and lessens the visibility of the brown patches on your skin. It will take a week or two to heal. This treatment is gaining wide popularity due to the simple reason that it requires just one session and has a short recovery time. Those who are looking for permanent cure must apply for the treatment once in every two years.

 

Melasma Treatment 5: Natural Supplements

Use of vinegar helps to make your skin smooth and clean, helping you to get rid of melasma. Use of apple cider and distilled white vinegar give the best results. Use of onion juice as well as lemon juice also relieves your skin of melasma, if you apply them on your skin regularly.