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All You Need to Know About Melasma- From an Expert Dermatologist

All You Need to Know About Melasma- From an Expert Dermatologist

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All You Need to Know About Melasma- From an Expert Dermatologist

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  1. All You Need to Know About Melasma- From an Expert Dermatologist

  2. Melasma is a skin disease identified by blue- Gray or brown patches. It also appears like freckle spots. Some dermatologists call it a “ mask of pregnancy.” Melasma takes place when melanocytes (responsible for skin pigments) produce in excess amount. However, melasma is harmless, reversible through treatment. It generally fades away after some time (maybe after a few months or a year). Definition of melasma? Melasma is a widespread skin issue. This disease condition leads to discolored, dark patches on your skin. Some experts synonym melasma as the “ Chloasma” and “ The mask of pregnancy.” Most pregnant women suffer from this problem. That’s why it is famous as the mask of pregnancy. Generally, women develop melasma more than men. As per the American Academy of dermatology report,

  3. 90% of patients who develop melasma are women, and 10% are men. Symptoms of melasma Melasma develops discolored patches. The patches are overcast than your normal skin hue. It usually develops on your face. Melasma shape and size are symmetrical, along with noticeable marks on each side of the cheeks and jawlines. When other parts of your body get exposed to UV rays of the sun, they develop melasma. Brownish-colored patches usually come on the forehead, cheeks, and chin, bridge of the nose, forearm, and neck. The discoloration appears due to the overproduction of melanocyte cells. However, it does not harm you physically. But in most cases, patients get worried about their looks and appearance. Most of the women even feel unconfident with melasma spots.

  4. Therefore, if you observe melasma symptoms, talk to your nearby dermatologist for proper treatment. Is melasma treatable? For some women, melasma disappears automatically after years or a few months. It basically develops during hormonal fluctuation. Generally, women develop melasma when they consume birth control pills or during pregnancy in the first or second trimester. Dermatologists offer topical creams which gradually lighten the dark melasma patches. The topical cream is made with topical steroids to even out the affected areas. If topical ointment does not work, dermatologists suggest some cosmetic procedures, such as chemical peel, dermabrasion, and microdermabrasion.

  5. How to manage melasma instantly? Melasma can not instantly vanish immediately after treatment. However, you can manage your melasma using concealer or HD foundation. These kinds of base makeup effectively cover the mild to moderate level of melasma brown patches. The best dermatologist in Dubai advises using high- end sunscreen every day with SPF 50, also wear a hat to shield your face from the sun. If you do not wear a hat, wear protective clothes and save your skin from harmful UV rays.UV rays worsen the melasma symptoms.

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