5 Things You Need To Know Before Getting Melasma Treatment in iran

The modern world, with all its updated and high-tech equipment, can still sometimes fail in the face of nature.Melasma is just such a skin condition. Roughly translated to dark spots, melasma has the annoying ability to reappear, and sometimes it is unresponsive to treatment. Melasma is a type of skin disease and the exact reason for this hyperpigmentation is still unknown to this day. All that is known about it is that it is due to the overproduction of melanin in the cells of your skin resulting in dark-colored or brownish freckle-like spots. This condition is a lot more common in women as compared to men, especially in pregnant women. Another pesky issue with this disease is that it can reappear after treatment and is rarely ever cured permanently. We at iran medical tours believe that Prevention is the number one course of action when it comes to melasma and even if you seek treatment for it here are 5 Things You Need To Know Before Getting Melasma Treatment in iran  so you can get lasting results and lesser flare-ups.

Aim of the Procedure:

This skin condition is due to the melanin in the skin and melasma in patients with darker-colored skin is more difficult to treat. That is why it is very important to know all the precautions and steps needed to prevent flare-ups even before you get treated for this condition.

Results:

care is taken, melasma may fade away on its own without the need for expensive treatments. Since it has no other painful aspect, the aesthetic concerns can be addressed with simple tips and at-home remedies.

5 Key Things to Remember if You Have Melasma:

 

• Avoid Direct Sunlight:

Melasma, being a skin condition, is prone to flare-ups due to direct exposure to sunlight. UV rays and heat can cause a severe outburst of the condition and it is recommended to always use sunscreen when in direct sunlight. So stay in the shade or Consult your dermatologist to know more about the strength & brand of sunscreen available. Remember that every case is different and will require different levels of protection.

 

• Melasma can be Hormonal:

Research shows that hormonal changes in the body during pregnancy can cause a Melasma  flareup. This sort of melasma is not usually a cause for concern since it fades away post-pregnancy and usually doesn’t occur under normal conditions.

 

• Melasma is not Completely Curable:

Although there are a lot of cosmetic procedures which may reduce the intensity of the condition and may even temporarily fade the dark spots caused by it, melasma is not completely curable.

 

• Melasma is Chronic and Recurring:

Sometimes melasma doesn’t even need a reason behind it or at least doesn’t appear to be caused by something that changed. Genetics can play a role in this but the exact reasons are still unknown. It can reoccur at any point in life and may or may not respond to any treatment,

 

• Cheap products may cause or flare up existing Melasma:

Research shows that in some cases of the disease, melasma was caused after using cheap makeup products or other toxic chemicals used in some unreputed soaps, creams, or lotions. This is why it is very important to avoid the usage of such products, cheaper is usually not better.

 

Medication and procedures: Your dermatologist may prescribe a medication that can decrease the excess pigment in your skin. Most patients receive a prescription for medication that they apply to their skin at home.

Your dermatologist may prescribe one or more of the following:

• Hydroquinone: This is a common treatment for melasma. It is applied to the skin and works to even out the skin tone. Hydroquinone is no longer available in products that you can buy without a prescription.

• Tretinoin and a mild corticosteroid: This combination contains a retinoid and an anti-inflammatory, which can even out skin tone.

• Triple combination cream: This cream contains three medications — tretinoin (a retinoid), a corticosteroid to reduce inflammation, and hydroquinone to even out your skin tone.

• Other medications: Your dermatologist may prescribe a medication that’s gentler on your skin like azelaic acid, kojic acid, or vitamin C.

It takes time to see results from treatment, so your dermatologist may recommend using camouflage makeup until your melasma fades

If you haven’t used camouflage makeup before, your dermatologist can give you tips for getting natural-looking results.

Even when you follow your treatment plan, melasma can be stubborn. Some people still see melasma. Researchers have been studying this problem, which has led to several treatment advances.

To improve your results, your dermatologist may add one or more of the following to your treatment plan:

• Chemical peel: During this procedure, your dermatologist applies a chemical solution to the melasma. This can help remove excess pigment.

• Microneedling: This minimally invasive procedure creates microscopic tears in your skin. As the skin heals, it tends to have a more even skin tone.

• Laser and light treatments: A few studies have found that adding a laser or light treatment can improve results for patients who are already applying medication to their skin and protecting their skin from the sun.

• Platelet-rich plasma: This procedure involves taking a small amount of your blood, placing the blood into a machine that separates the blood into layers, and then injecting the layer of blood known as plasma into the skin with melasma. This can help even your skin tone.

When using makeup to hide melasma, it’s important to apply everything in the right order to get the best results. Here’s the order that dermatologists recommend:

1. Melasma medication

2. Sunscreen

3. Camouflage makeup