Debunking The Most Common Melasma Myths
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It’s a misconception that it’s unsafe to treat skin of color with melasma due to the risk of making it worse, but you have to do your research.
It’s a misconception that a single product or procedure will deliver forever results.
It’s very likely your melasma will rebound at some point, that does not mean your treatment didn’t work or that solutions aren’t worth pursuing.
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As a medical skincare professional of over two decades, I’ve done a lot of work with melasma. In my experience, managing expectations and debunking misconceptions is just as important as the recommendations I make. I hope this is helpful for anyone looking for guidance when dealing with stubborn melasma.
-Veronica
Melasma Misconceptions
“It’s not safe to treat melasma with lasers if you have darker or black skin. It will make it worse”
This is false. Laser technology has made incredible advancements in the past decade and those advancements have expanded how lasers can safely be used. However, not all lasers are created equal and there are some that are unsafe to use on melasma. For this reason, getting a recommendation from a medical skincare professional who is experienced with treating melasma and is up to date on the latest advancements is essential.
“If I can just find the right treatment, my melasma will go away and not come back”
Unfortunately this is likely false. While it is possible to get exceptional results with one product or treatment, it’s uncommon to see a single solution yield results that will last.
“My melasma came back so the treatment I received didn’t work.”
Even with the best combination approach, unfortunately it is still common for melasma to rebound at some point. Working with a medical skincare professional, monitoring change over time, and identifying possible triggers are all factors that can play into long-term success.
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