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How Best To Treat Melasma And Pigmentation Problems?

hi doc.i am a female aged 47 yrs. i have been diagnosed with melasma. i have pigmentation problem. my dermatalogist has advised laser light peel with claze and glycolic peels. she has also advised to take oxidon plus. another doctor advised evening primrose caps 1000mg once daily. i m confused. pl advise.
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Hello,
Melasma is a kind of hyperpigmentation seen mostly in females of middle age and is dictated by hormones and sunlight.
I can understand your dilemma. Though the treatment is challenging but with proper regimen good results can be achieved.
Usually the treatment is divided into clinic based treatment and home based.
At clinic, I suggest series of chemical peels like Glycolic, Jessner, TCA with or without microdermabrasion.
At home you can apply cream containing kojic acid, arbutin, etc and vitamin C serum for maintenance.
Use high SPF sunscreen on regular basis.
Use glycolic acid based facewash.
Hope this will take care of your issue.
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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How Best To Treat Melasma And Pigmentation Problems?

Hello, Melasma is a kind of hyperpigmentation seen mostly in females of middle age and is dictated by hormones and sunlight. I can understand your dilemma. Though the treatment is challenging but with proper regimen good results can be achieved. Usually the treatment is divided into clinic based treatment and home based. At clinic, I suggest series of chemical peels like Glycolic, Jessner, TCA with or without microdermabrasion. At home you can apply cream containing kojic acid, arbutin, etc and vitamin C serum for maintenance. Use high SPF sunscreen on regular basis. Use glycolic acid based facewash. Hope this will take care of your issue. Dr Hardik Pitroda