5 Responses to “Melasma”

1. Botox Allentown says:

   January 7, 2012 at 7:44 am

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2. Amber says:

   September 16, 2011 at 9:22 am

   I was recently given a bottle of Clinique’s Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector to use before I try microdermabrasion, but I have a couple of concerns. I have been on the same brand of birth control for about 10 years and over the last 2 years, I began seeing melasma develop. I am concerned that if I try this topical treatment and it fades the darker melasma spots, when I discontinue taking birth control, will those same areas look bleached? I would rather have the melasma spots for a few more years than have several bleached spots on my face forever. Secondly, if I use this topical treatment, will it make those areas where my melasma is worst, even more sensitive to sun from that point forward? I do understand, however, that sunscreen is vital to reducing the appearance of melasma. Thank you in advance for your time!

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   • Dr. Ringpfeil says:

     September 16, 2011 at 2:20 pm

     Melasma occurs often because of a combination of sunscreen and an increased estrogen level such as with oral contraceptives or during pregnancy. Melasma is not known to fade by itself when you discontinue birth control or after giving birth. Those who do not like the darker areas typically work hard to remove them and work even harder to make them stay away. Once you have developed mealsma it easily come back after treatment if do not practice immensely diligent sun protection against UV rays.
     Fading creams that helps with melasma are not known to make the treated areas lighter than your normal surrounding skin. It also does not render these areas more sun sensitive.

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3. Charlene Schaefer says:

   April 17, 2011 at 10:17 am

   I met with Jill regarding my melasma and she recommended microdermabrasion. I am planning on starting a series of six this coming autumn, and would like to schedule appointments in advance. I forgot to ask her how many weeks should you have in between sessions? Thanks so much! PS– Jill is a great asset to your practice!

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   • Dr. Ringpfeil says:

     April 25, 2011 at 7:39 am

     The intervals between microdermabrasion treatment are only 2 weeks. Go ahead and schedule accordingly.

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