Melasma, also called chloasma, is a common skin condition that causes dark, irregularly shaped patches on areas of the face like the forehead, cheeks, nose, upper lip, or chin. Most common in women and people with darker skin, melasma is thought to be related to female hormones, a genetic predisposition, and sun exposure. This harmless condition is sometimes called the “mask of pregnancy” because it can develop when a woman is pregnant.
Melasma is classified according to the skin level at which it exists, and 4 different types exist:
- Epidermal
- Dermal
- Mixed
- Excess pigment-producing cells present in the skin of dark-skinned individuals
Treatments used for Melasma are:
- Skin-lightening creams: We offer one of the widest selections of skin-lightening creams , individualized to your skin type.
- Customized chemical peels: We customize each peel based on your skin concerns, type, and melasma level.
- Skin care products: To maintain the healthy, evenly toned skin that results from our treatments, We create customized skin care product maintenance programs.