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Skin Care - Melasma
Perhaps you have experienced having dark patches of discoloration on your skin. You may have also experienced hyperpigmentation, or the excess production of dark pigments that show on the skin. The symptoms above can be traced to the development of a skin condition called melasma. It is a very common affliction, usually experienced by women. The dark patches usually appear on forehead, cheeks, nose, and lips. Females are more prone to developing melasma because of the effect of their estrogen levels, coupled by excess exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Some refer to it as the ‘mask of pregnancy.’ You may have been motivated by this condition to seek treatment, and with the wide variety of treatments available at the market today, you may be hard-pressed to find the best one. Creams and lotions have been ubiquitous in pharmacy shops, and with so much to choose from, it is difficult to make a decision.

First, we have to understand what melasma is. This skin condition can appear on one’s face for many different reasons. One of the primary reasons is hormones, thus, pregnancy can bring about melasma. Birth control medication can also aggravate one’s tendency for melasma because it simulates pregnancy in a woman’s body. Some also consider genetics and sun exposure as important factors. Things that stimulate melasma seem to be everywhere, which can leave a melasma patient at a loss on how to prevent making the condition worse. Even the place you live in can become a factor in developing hyperpigmentation, a melasma symptom. People who reside in tropical areas, where the sun is almost always at its hottest, tend to be more predisposed to melasma outbreaks.

Hydroquinone is a powerful chemical that is usually contained in whitening creams and lotions used to treat hyperpigmentation. Many people believe that hydroquinone can treat hyperpigmentation caused by the body’s inflammatory responses. Creams that contain this chemical is very popular because it can be bought over the counter. It has been shown to decrease the levels of melanin in the skin. However, this can be dangerous as well. Melanin acts as a shield against harmful UV rays from the sun, and without melanin, free radicals may proliferate in the skin. Although the prospects seem disheartening, don’t despair. There are other ways of treating melasma and other hyperpigmentation conditions.

An effective medication for hyperpigmentation will regenerate the skin, remove dead and damaged cells, repair the lipid barrier present in the skin, and its antioxidants will hinder free radicals from causing death of cells. As with all other treatments, creams may take a while to show visible results. However, it will help you in easing the melasma marks on your face.