{"id":19650,"date":"2022-12-30T15:44:12","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T10:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/?p=19650"},"modified":"2023-08-16T15:46:46","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T10:46:46","slug":"causes-of-melasma-in-females-and-males","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/causes-of-melasma-in-females-and-males\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes of Melasma in Females and Males"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melasma is one of the most common skin issues faced by many. It is mostly found in women than men but men suffer equally from it as women do. It not only affects the physical appearance but also badly affect the confidence of people by staining their faces and body. There are multiple different reasons and <\/span><b>Causes of Melasma in Females and Males in Dubai, Abu Dhabi &amp; Sharjah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can have the best treatment with us at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/laser-treatments\/\">Enfield Royal Laser Treatments Clinic<\/a> in Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/causes-of-melasma-in-females-and-males\/#What_is_Melasma\" >What is Melasma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/causes-of-melasma-in-females-and-males\/#Causes_Of_Melasma\" >Causes Of Melasma:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/causes-of-melasma-in-females-and-males\/#Precaution\" >Precaution:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/causes-of-melasma-in-females-and-males\/#Treatment\" >Treatment:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/causes-of-melasma-in-females-and-males\/#Book_A_Free_Consultation\" >Book A Free Consultation!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Melasma\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Melasma?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a very common skin ailment marked by the emergence of uneven, symmetrical pigmentation that ranges in color from light to dark brown and is associated with sun-exposed regions, particularly on the face. Melasma can afflict people of all ethnicities and genders, however, it is more prevalent in women. However, melasma has a similar detrimental impact on men&#8217;s quality living as it does on women.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_Of_Melasma\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes Of Melasma:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun exposure and its UV rays are the major causes of melasma. Hormonal changes, such as those that happen during pregnancy or with the use of specific drugs, such as birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy, may further raise the chance of developing melasma. Other potential melasma causes include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetics: Because melasma frequently runs in families, you may be at increased risk for developing it if a family member already has the illness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin irritancy or injury: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/laser-treatments\/melasma-treatment\/\">Melasma<\/a> can occasionally be brought on by skin irritancy or damage, such as a burn or rash.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cosmetics: The use of particular skincare and beauty items might cause skin irritation and result in melasma.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other health issues: A number of health issues, including thyroid illness and Addison&#8217;s disease, might raise the chance of getting melasma.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precaution\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Precaution:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use sunscreen on a daily basis as the rays from the sun is one of the basic reason for melasma creation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scratching or picking at your skin might aggravate it and perhaps make melasma worse.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing protective gear, such as caps, long sleeves, and sunglasses, as well as applying sunscreen to your skin will help to protect it from the sun&#8217;s rays.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasive or harsh skin care products should be avoided since they might irritate the skin and perhaps make melasma worse.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose mild, hypoallergenic products instead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain medicines, including some anti-inflammatory drugs and birth control pills, can cause or exacerbate melasma.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak with your healthcare practitioner if you are taking any drugs and are worried about how they may affect your skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melasma can look better thanks to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/skincare-treatments\/chemical-peels\/\">chemical peels<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which exfoliate the top layers of skin using a solution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skin\u2019s top layer is removed during<\/span><b> laser treatment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which also increases collagen formation. It can be costly and may need numerous treatments, but it might be useful in treating melasma.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During <\/span><b>microdermabrasion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the skin is softly sanded to remove the top layers and promote the formation of collagen. Although it could need more than one session, it might be successful in treating melasma.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_A_Free_Consultation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book A Free Consultation!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your free consultation by having this treatment done with us at Enfield Royal Clinic in Dubai. 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