What Causes the Brown Melasma Patches?

 What is melasma? 

Melasma is the term used to describe darkened patches of skin, usually on the cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin. The degree of hyperpigmentation varies greatly among patients; some only have small, barely noticeable spots that are nearly indistinguishable from freckles naturally occurring, while others have noticeable, large dark brown patches.

Melasma can sometimes go away on its own. If brown or tan spots develop and persist, you should probably get professional advice from skincare experts. Home remedies for melasma are rarely effective and may even damage your skin, depending on the ingredients or techniques employed.

Causes of melasma

Melasma's emergence can be attributed to a wide range of factors, including:

Aging

As you age, certain skin regions may be more prone to producing melanin, which results in dark spots. The blotches are darker than the natural skin color, making them stand out, and are frequently more prevalent in people with darker skin tones.

Pregnancy

Although the exact cause of melasma in pregnant women is unknown, it is believed that hormonal changes cause splotching, which can also appear on the belly. It is one situation where melasma is more likely to go away on its own.

Hormones 

Regarding hormones, melasma appears to be brought on by puberty, menopause, and other hormonal changes or imbalances. It may go away once the hormones are in balance again.

Sun exposure

Most people know that prolonged sun exposure can result in fine lines, wrinkles, texture changes, and age or sun spots. But excessive sun exposure can also result in melasma, which might not be apparent until the brown patches get very big. 

Treating melasma

Come for a consultation if you've been unhappy with your visible melasma. We'll assess your blotches and let you know if our PicoSure laser therapy fits you.

Depending on the extent and severity of your melasma, this gentle, safe method of pigment-disrupting treatment typically calls for a few sessions and only takes about 30 minutes per treatment.

After that, you'll need to up your sunscreen game, but there's a good chance you can avoid getting plasma. Make an appointment with Dr. Hera Tabassum for a consultation if you want to learn more about our PicoSure laser. She is the best dermatologist in Roorkee and also know as the best Skin specialist in Roorkee.