Melasma TreatmentBeverly Hills & Los Angeles
Expert Melasma Treatment in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles
What is Melasma?
Also called "chloasma," melasma is a skin disorder characterized by skin discoloration in the form of patchy brown areas on the skin. Melasma is more common in women, particularly pregnant women (also known as "the mask of pregnancy"). While people of all skin tones can have melasma, it is most common in people with darker skin.
What Causes Melasma?
The overproduction of pigment, or melanin, causes melasma. Causes of pigment overproduction include ultraviolet radiation exposure (e.g., sunlight, tanning beds), hormonal fluctuation (e.g., birth control, pregnancy, and hormonal therapy), and heat overexposure.
How is Melasma Treated?
Dr. Hazany is a melasma removal specialist in Beverly Hills. There is not yet a cure for melasma. However, with treatment, melasma symptoms can be reduced and even eliminated. Dr. Hazany might treat your melasma with custom topical creams such as retinoids, bleaching agents, and oil-reducing topicals. To treat melasma, Dr. Hazany will also help you determine the best UV protection methods for your skin type. For more persistent melasma symptoms, Dr. Hazany devises a treatment strategy that might include chemical peels, laser treatment, and short regimens of oral medications.