What is Melasma Management?
Melasma causes brown or grey-brown patches, usually on the cheeks, forehead and upper lip. It is linked to sun exposure, hormones and genetics, and it tends to recur. Management focuses on control rather than a one-time cure, combining strict sun protection, prescription creams, oral tranexamic acid where suitable, and in-clinic treatments.
Who is it for?
- Brown patches on cheeks and forehead
- Pigmentation that worsened after pregnancy or hormonal medication
- Pigmentation that returns after treatment
How the treatment works
- Diagnosis, including Wood's lamp or dermoscopy
- Sun protection and home treatment plan
- Peels, Cosmelan or laser toning as appropriate
- Maintenance plan
Aftercare
- Sunscreen every day, reapplied when outdoors
- Avoid heat and harsh scrubs
- Do not use steroid creams without supervision
Your safety first. Melasma Management is offered only after a consultation with Dr. Nikhil Natarajan. Tell the doctor about medicines, allergies, pregnancy, recent sun exposure and previous procedures. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed.
Melasma Management: common questions
Can melasma be cured permanently?
Melasma can be controlled and lightened significantly, but it can return, especially with sun exposure. Maintenance helps keep it under control.