{"id":115,"date":"2015-09-24T15:27:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-24T15:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.calabasasdermcenter.com\/blog\/?p=115"},"modified":"2024-06-25T21:55:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T21:55:02","slug":"melasma-treatment-by-dermatologist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calabasasdermcenter.com\/about\/blog\/melasma-treatment-by-dermatologist\/","title":{"rendered":"Melasma Treatment Provided by a Dermatologist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Melasma is a discoloration of the skin caused by changes to hormones or heredity. While many dermatologists consider melasma the toughest pigmentation condition to treat, there are some promising options<\/a> that can provide relief for patients in Calabasas and Southern California.<\/p>\n

Dermatological Options for Melasma Treatment<\/h2>\n

The right medical dermatology treatment for you<\/a> will depend on severity, cause and length of time you have been suffering. Here is an overview of some beneficial treatments in use today:<\/p>\n

Silk Peel<\/em><\/strong>
\nA silk peel is in essence a much gentler form of micro-dermabrasion. As the skin is smoothed and polished, a peptide is applied which halts production of skin pigments.<\/p>\n

Laser Skin Treatment<\/em><\/strong>
\nIf you are a candidate for laser treatments, this procedure can lighten and smooth skin pigment imbalances while rejuvenating skin.<\/p>\n

Topical Skin Peel<\/em><\/strong>
\nHere, application of a topical product will induce a peel not unlike the kind you get following sunburn. Once you have had the peel, you will use additional products at home.<\/p>\n

Micro-Needling<\/em><\/strong>
\nMicro-needling uses a micro-pen to open up avenues through which bleaching creams can do their work. It generally takes about six in-office micro-needling treatments combined with at-home bleaching treatments to achieve results.<\/p>\n

Self-Care to Control Melasma<\/h2>\n

In between treatments, there is also much you can do to control and lessen the impact melasma has on your daily life.<\/p>\n

Here is a list of the best dermatologist-recommended self-care practices<\/a> for controlling melasma:<\/p>\n