{"id":1549,"date":"2024-07-16T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/?p=1549"},"modified":"2024-07-16T17:30:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T16:30:18","slug":"melasma-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/melasma-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Melasma 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MELASMA-101.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6325\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Link to share article here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a 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They might be melasma, a harmless but common skin complaint. This persistent type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/hyperpigmentation-101\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4467\">hyperpigmentation <\/a>is characterised by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-how-can-i-even-out-my-skin-tone\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5912\">uneven skin tone<\/a> and is often worsened by sun exposure or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-how-do-hormones-affect-my-skin\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1572\">hormonal changes<\/a>. Today, our experts explain everything you need to know about the condition, its causes and gold standard treatments for smoother, glowing skin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is melasma?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Melasma is the most common cause of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-what-is-hyperpigmentation\/\">hyperpigmentation<\/a> and occurs when the melanin-producing cells in our skin become overstimulated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A helpful identifier of melasma is that the pigmentary changes are usually symmetrical. These brown or greyish patches on the skin&#8217;s surface are harmless, but if you&#8217;re worried about new dark patches of skin then it&#8217;s always best to chat to a professional who can check them out.  It&#8217;s more often seen in women with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-busting-black-skin-care-from-a-dermatology-prescriber\/\">darker skin tones<\/a>, but melasma can affect anyone, with most cases first occurring in our 30s or 40s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@skinandmehq\/video\/7376328041775041825\" data-video-id=\"7376328041775041825\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@skinandmehq\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@skinandmehq?refer=embed\">@skinandmehq<\/a> <p>Replying to @Rae Apply \u270d\ufe0f sunscreen \u270d\ufe0f to prevent \u270d\ufe0f melasma \u270d\ufe0f Find out everything you need to know about melasma from our expert Dermatology Team.  <a title=\"skintok\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/skintok?refer=embed\">#skintok<\/a> <a title=\"melasmatreatment\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/melasmatreatment?refer=embed\">#melasmatreatment<\/a> <a title=\"melasmaskincare\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/melasmaskincare?refer=embed\">#melasmaskincare<\/a> <a title=\"75shieldchallenge\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/75shieldchallenge?refer=embed\">#75shieldchallenge<\/a> <\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c Instrumental R&#038;b - Teaga\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Instrumental-Rb-7029076048071362562?refer=embed\">\u266c Instrumental R&#038;b &#8211; Teaga<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What causes melasma?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolonged exposure to the sun makes the appearance of melasma worse and you might notice that your melasma becomes more visible in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/how-to-get-your-skin-ready-for-summer\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4819\">summer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultation Dermatologist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/meet-the-team\">Dr Ben Esdaile<\/a> explains, \u201cThis time of year always tends to be a busy time for melasma as sun exposure over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/best-dermatologist-recommended-holiday-travel-skincare\/\">summer months<\/a> tends to flare up the condition. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-whats-better-chemical-or-mineral-sunscreen\/\">Protecting the skin<\/a> from both ultraviolet and visible light is essential and so the correct choice of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/meet-skin-and-me-daily-defence-sunscreen-spf-50\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4587\">sunscreen <\/a>is a vital part of treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>H<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-how-do-hormones-affect-my-skin\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1572\">ormonal changes<\/a> in women can also lead to the sudden appearance of melasma, with up to 25 per cent of women taking the combined oral contraceptive pill and half of all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/a-dermatologists-guide-to-pregnancy-safe-skincare\/\">pregnant women<\/a> developing melasma \u2013 this is why melasma is often called the \u2018mask of pregnancy\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s also likely a genetic factor, with most people experiencing melasma reporting that their family members do too. While melasma is less common in men, they still make up around 10 percent of cases. This means that other factors besides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-how-do-hormones-affect-my-skin\/\">female hormones<\/a> and UV light are still at play, and the exact root cause of the skin condition remains unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><em>\u201cThis time of year always tends to be a busy time for melasma as sun exposure over the summer months tends to flare up the condition.\u201d <\/em>Dr Ben Esdaile<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>How does Skin + Me treat melasma?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re diagnosed with melasma by a Skin + Me Dermatology Clinician, you\u2019ll be prescribed a personalised treatment cream containing a combination of powerful, evidence-based ingredients proven to be effective in treating melasma and maintaining remission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gold standard treatment for melasma is a combination of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ingredient-deep-dive-hydroquinone\/\">hydroquinone<\/a> (a topical treatment to regulate excess melanin production), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/our-ingredients\/tretinoin\">tretinoin<\/a> (a prescription-strength <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/blog-skinandme-com-the-difference-between-retinol-and-retinoids\/\">retinoid<\/a>) and hydrocortisone (a topical steroid to minimise irritation from other ingredients). After a carefully controlled amount of time, your melasma cream formulation will change and adapt to include the ingredients of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/our-ingredients\/tretinoin\">tretinoin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ingredient-deep-dive-azelaic-acid\/\">azelaic acid<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ingredient-deep-dive-niacinamide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3754\">niacinamide<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each solution is created month-by-month in <a href=\"http:\/\/skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-buster-getting-the-best-from-active-ingredients-in-skincare\">bespoke quantities<\/a>, and this staggered approach is clinically proven to be the most effective way to initially treat melasma and prevent it from recurring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f7f3ed\"><strong>New to Skin + Me?\u00a0<\/strong>Get your first month of personalised skincare for \u00a34.99 with promo code DOSE \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/consultation\/sign-up\/create-account\">complete our quick consultation here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s the best skincare routine for melasma?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While a personalised melasma treatment is a great starting point to get your new skincare journey rolling, it\u2019s also crucial to take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/skincare-and-the-sun-guide-freckles-sun-spots-spf-and-makeup-know-how\/\">sun care<\/a> seriously. 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