Melasma Treatment In Chennai: Cost, Diagnosis, Procedure & Prevention

This superficial type of pigmentation has defined borders and is most responsive to treatment

This bluish or brownish blurry discolouration goes deep into the dermis layer and can be challenging to treat.

It is the most common type of melasma that causes both blue and brown patches and may or may not be treatable.

50% of melasma cases report a positive family history.

15 to 50% of pregnant women may have melasma due to increased progesterone and estrogen levels.

Hypothyroidism can trigger this pigmentary disorder.

Use of oral contraceptives can increase the risk of melasma.

Post-menopausal hormonal therapy may result in melasma.

Use of antibiotics, retinoids, diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, hypoglycaemic agents, targeted therapy, antipsychotic medications, anti-seizure medications, and diethylstilbestrol (artificial estrogen) can cause melasma.

Melasma can also be due to exposure to LED lights on your mobile devices, TV, laptops, and tablets.

Skincare and makeup products and soaps that contain harmful chemicals may induce a phototoxic reaction, resulting in melasma.

Prolonged exposure to UV radiation due to frequent use of tanning beds may cause melasma.