Melasma

Melasma is a very common skin condition that causes brown or blue-gray discoloured patches to appear on the skin. Melasma makes achieving an even skin tone difficult, even with regular and appropriate home care; because of this, melasma sufferers often seek clinical treatment for permanent solutions. At Nivali Skin, we offer several proven options for treatment that provide permanent solutions to this skin condition.

What is Melasma?

Melasma is a skin condition that results in discoloured patches forming on the skin; melasma commonly appears as brown or blue/grey marks. Melasma is commonly characterized by small flat patches or freckle-like spots; typically, they’re found on the face (cheeks, nose, upper lips, and forehead) and on the forearms. This condition is worsened in the summer, with increased sun exposure causing melasma patches to darken and become more visible. A series of treatments can effectively reverse this damage and dramatically improve skin tone.

Though melasma is not physically dangerous, it can cause you to feel self-conscious and disheartened. We recommend that most clients suffering from melasma undertake specialized in-clinic treatments and implement a home-care regimen using our products specialized for this condition.

Causes of Melasma

Several genetic and biological factors may contribute to melasma. Most often, this condition is caused by hormones and can be brought on by hormonal changes. Many women will experience melasma in pregnancy or when taking hormone replacement therapy medications or hormone-based contraceptives. This condition primarily impacts the face, and women are more likely than men to suffer from melasma.

About Melasma Treatment

If you are considering treating your melasma, it is essential to get an expert perspective and only undertake treatment with a reputable and skilled skin aesthetician. Some melasma treatments – such as overuse of prescriptions like hydroquinone – can exacerbate this condition. Nivali Skin is committed to treating your melasma in an integrated, holistic way to minimize the appearance of spots and improve your skin's health and well-being.

Our multi-action Melasma treatments lighten skin pigmentation in the affected area without compromising skin health. We always begin melasma treatments with a Skin Care Consultation and pre-treatment to assess the depth and severity of your melasma and immediately begin suppressing hyper-pigmentation.

Following a Skin Care Consultation, we will recommend a specialized clinical treatment based on your skin type, overall health, and the depth and severity of your melasma. Treatment recommendations will vary based on whether your melasma is dermal (in the second layer of skin) or the epidermis (in the top surface layer).

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