Can you do Fraxel If you have melasma?

Fraxel lasers can effectively treat a wide range of skin conditions, including melasma.

How can I permanently treat melasma at home?

Apple cider vinegar

  1. Combine equal parts apple cider vinegar and water in a container.
  2. Apply to your dark patches and leave on two to three minutes.
  3. Rinse using lukewarm water.
  4. Repeat twice daily you achieve the results you desire.

How do you get rid of dermal melasma?

The combination of hydroquinone, tretinoin and a moderate topical steroid has had the best effect on melasma. Other agents that are being studied to improve melasma include: Absorbic acid (vitamin C).

Can I laser my melasma?

Laser treatments can be a good option for treating melasma that’s resistant to other treatment options, like skin-lightening agents or chemical peels. Lasers permeate your outer layer of skin, resulting in cell renewal for brighter, more even skin.

Can Fraxel make pigmentation worse?

If you have pure sun damage and sun spots, Fraxel is our treatment of choice, but if you exhibit melasma, Fraxel has a chance of making it worse.

Which laser treatment is best for melasma?

Low-fluence Q-switched (LFQS) Nd-YAG laser seems to be the best option for refractory cases of melasma, especially in individuals with darker skin tones.

Does apple cider vinegar get rid of melasma?

Other home remedies may actually make melasma worse. Don’t apply things like lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, raw onion, or garlic to your skin. These highly acidic ingredients can irritate your skin, which can lead to darkening of the very spots you’re trying to lighten.

How do I know if my melasma is dermal or epidermal?

Epidermal melasma means the pigment (melanin) is in the more superficial layers of the skin called the epidermis. Dermal melasma means that the pigment is in the deeper layers of the skin. This distinction is important because epidermal melasma responds more quickly to treatment.

How do you treat dermal hyperpigmentation?

First-line therapy typically consists of topical depigmenting agents in addition to photoprotection including a sunscreen. Topical tyrosinase inhibitors, such as hydroquinone, azelaic acid, kojic acid, arbutin, and certain licorice extracts, can effectively lighten areas of hypermelanosis.

Which is the best laser for melasma?

Can retinol make melasma worse?

There’s a catch, though: Retinol can be irritating (which we know can end up making melasma worse), so start with a gentle retinol formula and use it slowly at first: One night a week for one week, two nights a week for two weeks, three nights a week for three weeks, then every other night indefinitely.