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How can i treat melasma?

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Bleaching agents: Avoidance of sun is utmost importance and sunscreen as the sun worsens melasma. Bleaching creams, retin-a, combinations of them, chemical peels and laser are all possible treatment.

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Answered 5/31/2017

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Dr. Arlo Miller answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Regimen for melasma: Options: avoid the sun use daily sunscreen bleaching creams prescription medicines laser treatment chemical peels.

Answered 11/6/2018

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