Monday, April 18, 2011

Why OTC Creams Can't Get Rid Of Melasma

By Aaron Kato


A lot of women who are often unprotected from the sun are threatened by melasma, a grayish-brown, irregular discoloration on facial areas like the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. This skin condition hits more women than men. And although it is not severe most of the time, it still needs to be cured, just like any other skin conditions.

Let's make this clear: OTC creams can not make melasma go away. Most women think that beauty and whitening creams can do so. They can't. What we have to do is consult a dermatologist to understand its cause and to know the appropriate treatment.

Most of the time, the condition is instigated by too much exposure to the sun. We can prevent this from taking root on our face by often using umbrella or a hat or even by remaining indoors when the sun's heat is at its peak. We can also shield our skin from destructive UV rays by putting on a facial sunscreen that has at least SPF30.

But the sun is not the only one to blame. Melasma can also be triggered by hereditary and hormonal imbalance, especially during pregnancy, which is why it is also sometimes called the "mask of pregnancy." There are also instances when it is an indication of skin cancer. So no matter how insignificant they seem, don't dismiss the signs and consult a physician first before self-treating it.

Depending on the condition, physicians may apply agents that are scientifically proven and medical-grade, and can lighten and subdue the melanocytes to be blamed for the skin problem. These agents may include Triluma cream, Epiquin micro lightening cream, Cosmelan painless depigmentation peel, and intense anti-aging vitamin C serums.

Another approach is to apply the Medlite C6 laser, a world-renowned laser system that lightly but efficiently decreases melasma load after five to ten sessions. Objective photography attests to this in patients, time and time again.

Women normally buy costly make-up foundation powders and apply thick make-up to hide this skin imperfection daily. And although this method can cover the condition in the meantime, it does not get rid of the problem. This is just time-consuming and expensive in the long run. To heal melasma for good, see a doctor and get the correct treatment.




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