Introduction

Melasma or skin spot is a common skin problem. It causes dark, brown to gray-brown patches on the face and is symmetrical, with matching marks on both sides of your face. Although it appears on all parts of the body, it is often found on the cheeks, bridge of the nose, forehead, chin, and above their upper lip. It can also appear on alternative parts of the body that get immeasurable sun, like the forearms and neck.

Signs And Symptoms of Melasma

Common signs of Melasma are brown or gray-brown patches on the face, sometimes on the forearms or neck, and sometimes causes irritation. These patches most commonly appear on the cheeks, forehead, bridge of the nose, above the upper lip, and chin. Melasma is often associated with the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. It is common in pregnant women, women taking birth control pills (oral contraceptives), and women taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during menopause.

Causes of Melasma/Skin Spots/Pigmentation

It normally occurs when the color-making cells in the skin (melanocytes) produce too much color. People with skin of color are more prone to Melasma because they have more active melanocytes than those with light skin.

The main causes for Melasma are

Sun exposure: Ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun stimulates the melanocytes.

A change in hormones: Pregnant women are more prone to get Melasma. When Melasma appears in pregnant women, it is called chloasma, or the mask of pregnancy. Birth control pills and internal secretion medication can trigger Chloasma.

Cosmetics: Skincare products that irritate the skin might worsen Melasma.

Prevention for Melasma

It is not possible all cases of Melasma can be cleared up with treatment. However, there are things you can do to minimize the appearance of the discoloration which include:

• Wearing sunscreen with SPF 30
• Taking prescribed medication by doctors.
• Wearing protective clothing from sunshine.

Best Melasma Treatment In Bangalore

Melasma is a skin disorder where the skin starts to lose its color causing the appearance of white patches on the skin. Treatment for melasma helps in restoring skin color in affected areas but it does not help in preventing continued loss of pigments or the recurrence of it.

We have highly trained professionals, and experienced doctors to serve the best possible results. We from VitalsKlinic provide all skin-related treatments like Acne, Warts Removal, Ingrown Toenail, Botox, Dermal Fillers, Earlobe Hole Repair, Spots, and Melasma.