Melanage™ Skin Lightening System for Melasma and Photodamage
Before After
Melange skin lightening treatment
What is Melasma?
Melasma is a skin condition that produces dark patches on sun exposed areas of the body. It is sometimes called Chloasma or “mask of pregnancy” when it occurs in pregnant women. It affects both men and women and occurs on the face affecting the cheeks, forehead, nose, or upper lip. It is more common in women who take birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during menopause, and pregnant women as it is associated with female hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Symptoms
Dark, irregular patches which appear gradually on the face. No other symptoms are associated with this condition. The patches will gradually fade if the patient stops taking birth control or hormones, or is no longer pregnant.
Treatment
Creams containing hydroquinone, glycolic acid, tretinoin and azelaic acid can help to treat this skin disorder. Your dermatologist can also prescribe topical steroid creams or recommend chemical peels.
The Melanage™ Skin Lightening System is also offered by Dr. Resnik. This system is a superficial peel that is applied to the areas of hyperpigmented skin during your office visit. You will be sent home with the peel on your face and given instructions for removal after a required length of time depending on your skin type. You will be given specific instructions and melanage products for your at-home skin care regimen over the next couple of months. Soon after the peel is removed, a yellow tinge will appear which will fade after some time. The dark spots will reduce and the skin color will gradually improve. This skin lightening system is very successful in treating melasma. This lightening system should not be used on people who have warts, open wounds, cold sores, sensitive skin, sunburns, rashes, allergies, or any skin reactions in the area to be treated. This is also not prescribed for people who have taken Accutane® treatment for acne, chemotherapy, pregnant and breastfeeding women.
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