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 Enfield Royal Clinic in Dubai 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 Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah 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:
There are a lot of options for treating melasma, some more effective than others, but if proper 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.
Benefits:
As stated earlier, this annoying condition, although incurable, can be managed with certain precautions. Always note what is causing an increase or decrease in your particular case and stick to the doctor’s instructions for managing your melasma.
Why Choose us?
Enfield Royal Laser Treatments Clinic in Dubai has expert dermatologists who know not only how to treat melasma but prevent future cases as well. If you keep in mind the above-mentioned 5 Things You Need To Know Before Getting Melasma Treatment in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah and are still looking for better results or treatment, fill out the form below to consult our expert on the subject.
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