Question 1

can vitamin supplements or stress impact melasma?

Accepted Answer

Melasma: Melasma is a common skin disorder. Though it can affect anyone, women with darker skin tones (especially hispanic, asian, indian, and middle eastern) are at greatest risk. Melasma can be associated with the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. It is especially common in pregnant women, women who are taking oral contraceptives, and women taking hormone replacement therapy during menopause. www.dermanetwork.org.

Question 2

8 months postpartum and i just now am getting brown spots under eyes and above upper lip. is this a late mask of pregnancy or vitamin deficincy? fix?

Accepted Answer

Melasma...: This could be melasma which is increased pigmentation of the skin in areas exposed to the sun. To avoid getting worse use high SPF(protective) sunscreen lotion. There are a few creams that can be used, like for example hydroquinone, for treatment but needs to be prescribed. I would suggest you to see a Dermatologist(skin doctor) for final diagnosis and treatment.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of melasma?

Accepted Answer

None: Melasma is not itchy as it is not inflammatory, and not a result of a rash.

Question 4

how is the diagnosis of melasma made?

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Examination: The increased color and distribution are the criteria for melasma. A special ultraviolet light, woods lamp, can help determine the depth of the pigment. Deeper pigment is more difficult but not impossible to treat. Blood tests or skin biopsy are not necessary for the diagnosis.

Question 5

is mylocort recommended to treat melasma?

Accepted Answer

: I do not think this preparation is strong enough for treating melasma by itself.

Question 6

is there a treatment for melasma?

Accepted Answer

Yes...but...: Melasma is pigmentation of the skin due do hormonal fluctuations. The prescription lightening creams contain hydroquinone, which inhibit pigment production, allowing your body to metabolize the excess pigment.  However, this medication does not alter the underlying hormonal status.  So if one stops using it, the dyspigmentation will likely recur. The transient result also occur with laser and light devices.

Question 7

what is the guaranteed treatment of melasma ??

Accepted Answer

A difficult problem : Melasma is one of the more difficult skin conditions to treat. There are skin lighteners, lasers and other topical treatments which can help lighten the skin overtime. However, effects of hormones and ultraviolet light are constantly working against you to lay pigment down in the skin. Whatever method you use, make sure you were wearing the highest SPF sunscreen every day.

Question 8

what can a doctor do for my melasma?

Accepted Answer

Melasma: The most common melasma therapies include 2% hydroquinone (hq) creams like the over-the-counter products esoterica and porcelana and prescription 4% creams like obagi clear, glyquin, tri-luma, and solaquin. Products with hq concentrations above 2% generally require a prescription. Clinical studies show that creams containing 2% hq can be very effective in lightening the skin and less irritating th.

Question 9

is sunscreen lotion with pa+++ suitable  for melasma early?

Accepted Answer

Sunscreen: It doesn't hurt to try but, melasma may need some kind of peeling agent, either laser or chemical.

Question 10

which is better for melasma: obagi, vi peel or perfect 10 peel?

Accepted Answer

Varying effects: The obagi peel is highly effective but may involve some down time whereas the vi peel is less potent and downtime is minimal. I could not identify the ingredients of the a perfect 10 peel and have not heard about it.

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8 months postpartum and i just now am getting brown spots under eyes and above upper lip. is this a late mask of pregnancy or vitamin deficincy? fix?

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What are the symptoms of melasma?

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How is the diagnosis of melasma made?

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Is mylocort recommended to treat melasma?

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Is there a treatment for melasma?

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What is the guaranteed treatment of melasma ??

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What can a doctor do for my melasma?

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Is sunscreen lotion with pa+++ suitable for melasma early?

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Which is better for melasma: obagi, vi peel or perfect 10 peel?

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