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How To Get Rid Of The Patches On The Face If Diagnosed With Melasma?

I got some patches on my skin when I was pregnant & now after 1 year of delivery they are still present. Doctor said its melasma & it has got no cure to remove the spots. It looks ugly on my fair face, could you suggest some ways to get rid of it. I have no family history of melasma, neither anybody at home has it.
Mon, 20 Jan 2014
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for melasma on your face.

It is due to the activity of melanocytes which are the color producing cells. It is a condition of the skin arising from over activity to the skin resulting in healing with pigmentation.

If I were your dermatologist then for dark pigmentation I would have suggested you to use azelaic acid cream or Kojic acid cream or glycolic acid cream or licorice extract or arbutine creams at night time in guidance of dermatologist.

Most importantly you should do sun protection by proper usage of sunscreens daily.
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How To Get Rid Of The Patches On The Face If Diagnosed With Melasma?

Hi, I can understand your concern for melasma on your face. It is due to the activity of melanocytes which are the color producing cells. It is a condition of the skin arising from over activity to the skin resulting in healing with pigmentation. If I were your dermatologist then for dark pigmentation I would have suggested you to use azelaic acid cream or Kojic acid cream or glycolic acid cream or licorice extract or arbutine creams at night time in guidance of dermatologist. Most importantly you should do sun protection by proper usage of sunscreens daily.