Melasma

Melasma Specialist

An average of 6 million people in the United States get melasma, which is a pigmentation disorder that appears on your skin. Vicki Rapaport, MD, and her team are board-certified dermatologists at Rapaport Dermatology who treat these dark patches on your face that can easily affect your self-esteem. Call the practice or book an appointment online today to learn more about melasma and treatment.
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What Is Melasma?

Melasma is a common skin condition that causes brown or gray patches to appear on your cheeks, forehead, nose, chin, neck, shoulders, and forearms. It is usually caused by too much sun exposure throughout your life, with 90% of its cases affecting women.

Although it is not a dangerous condition, it might make you feel self-conscious and affect your self-esteem.

The expert dermatologists at Rapaport Dermatology can treat your melasma and change the way you feel about your skin and appearance.

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What Are the Risk Factors for Getting Melasma?

You might be prone to melasma if you:

  • Are a woman
  • Have dark skin
  • Get too much sun exposure
  • Are pregnant
  • Take birth control pills
  • Take hormone replacement pills
  • Use products that irritate your skin
  • Have family members that have melasma
  • You have thyroid disease
  • Have a lot of stress

When you see the team at Rapaport Dermatology, your specialist looks at your skin and determines the best treatment for your skin issues.

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How Is Melasma Treated at a Med Spa?

At Rapaport Dermatology, your specialist evaluates the condition of your skin and recommends a personalized treatment for you. 

Recommended treatments might include:

  • Creams to lighten the skin
  • Topical steroids
  • Chemical peels
  • Dermabrasion
  • Microdermabrasion

You might also need follow-up visits and continuing specific treatments to reduce your chances of melasma reappearing.

How Can I Avoid Getting Melasma?

To prevent melasma from appearing on your skin, Rapaport Dermatology recommends that you:

  • Wear sunscreen every day
  • Reapply sunscreen as often as possible
  • Wear a hat that keeps your face from the sun
  • Wear sunglasses
  • Choose gentle skin products
  • Avoid waxing for hair removal

Even though you might get melasma spots due to your genetic predisposition, avoiding the sun can make a difference.

When you get melasma on your face, it can affect your self-confidence, making you feel less attractive. To get treatment and to help melasma reduce in appearance or even entirely disappear, see the team at Rapaport Dermatology for a consultation. They can give you guidance on the best treatment for your condition.

Schedule your appointment, or use the convenient online booking option today.

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