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Melasma treatment:

• The patient must be evaluated by the doctor to exclude any skin inflammation or any organic cause that may be the cause of the melasma, and exposure to the sun should be avoided, and the use of sun creams should be done constantly, some products can be used to reduce melasma, and among these medicines are whitening products that contain Hydroquinone and kojic acid, as these active substances reduce Melasma significantly, but they must be used for several months, and among the products used in the treatment of melasma are creams that contain tretinoin such as Retin A, Adapalene, tazarotene.

What is the solution if creams and ointments fail to treat melasma:

• Laser radiation therapy is used, which is done over 4-6 sessions
• Mesotherapy injection
• Chemical peeling

How is the diagnosis made:

• The diagnosis is made by taking the patient's medical history and making a clinical examination of the melasma areas by a dermatologist

Causes 

• Heredity
• Exposure to sunlight
• An imbalance in the level of hormones

What is recommended:

• Consult a dermatologist