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MELASMA
Hydroquinone must be prescribed by a medical provider due to the importance of proper use. Not safe during pregnancy/breast feeding. It is one of the most effective treatments for melasma.
Retinoids are the cornestone of hyperpigmentation treatment.
However, melasma can be triggered by inflammation in the skin. Reduce use if skin is red or irritated.
Speak with provider about prescription strength.
Not safe in pregnancy/breast feeding
Vitamin C inhibits pigment producing cells, fades dark spots and brightens skin.
It can be irritating
Treats darks spots and unclogs pores to treat acne. I recommend this for pink/red acne scars.
Consider scheduling an appointment to discuss prescription strength medication for hyperpigmentation.
TINTED SUNSCREEN
Tinted Sunscreen is extremely important in melasma and hyperpigmentation prone skin.
The iron oxide in a tinted sunscreen prevents hyperpigmentation. Below are some tinted sunscreens for a variety of skin types.
ACNE PINK/RED SCARS or HYPERPIGMENTATION
Treats darks spots and unclogs pores to treat acne. I recommend this for pink/red acne scars.
Vitamin C inhibits pigment producing cells, fades dark spots and brightens skin.
It can be irritating and can worsen active acne.
Niacinamide can help lighten dark spots, reduce redness and stimulate collagen. A small percentage of people are sensitve to niacinamide.
Retinoids are the cornestone of hyperpigmentation treatment. They increase skin turnover, prevent new hyperpigmentation and fade dark spots. Can be irritating. You can also speak with your provider about prescription retinoids.
SUN SPOTS / DARK SPOTS
Retinoids are the cornestone of hyperpigmentation treatment. They increase skin turnover, prevent new hyperpigmentation and fade dark spots. Can be irritating. Talk to your provider about prescription-strength retinoids.
Vitamin C inhibits pigment producing cells, fades dark spots and brightens skin.
It can be irritating
Consider scheduling a cosmetic consult at K2 to find out if this would be appropriate for you.
Cost conscious lightening program for sun spots, acne scarring and melasma
Cost conscious lightening program for sun spots, acne scarring and melasma
Eucerin Dark Spot Corrector: Apply serum to skin twice daily. Apply Radiant Tone Daily Lotion in am and Radiant Tone Night Cream in Evening.
HYPERPIGMENTATION ROUTINE WITH PRESCRIPTION
HYPERPIGMENTATION ROUTINE WITH PRESCRIPTION
MORNING ROUTINE:
Wash: Gentle Cleanser
APPLY: Prescription Hydroquinone. Apply to hyperpigmentation only. Use Hydroquinone for 4 months and stop for 2 months.
Apply: Vitamin C Serum
Apply: Tinted Sunscreen
EVENING ROUTINE:
Wash: Gentle Cleanser
Apply: Retinoid. Apply pea sized amount of retinoid to dry skin.
Decrease frequency if you notice irritation
Apply: Moisturizer (optional). If skin tolerating retinoid well, wait 60 minutes prior to apply moisturizer. If skin is irritated by moisturizer apply moisturizer immediately after applying retinoid.
*** Both Vitamin C and Retinoids can be irritating to skin. Monitor your skin's response to each ingredient.
HYPERPIGMENTATION ROUTINE WITH OVER THE COUNTER PRODUCT ONLY
HYPERPIGMENTATION ROUTINE WITH OVER THE COUNTER PRODUCT ONLY
MORNING: Wash with gentle cleanser
APPLY: Spot treat hyperpigmentation with Faded Topical or The Inkey Tranexamic Acid
APPLY: Vitamin C
APPLY: Tinted Sunscreen
EVENING: Wash with Gentle Cleanser
APPLY: Peas size amount of retinoid to dry skin. Consider Revision Retinol Complete or CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
APPLY: Azelaic Acid
APPLY: Moisturizer that includes niacinamide
Both Vitamin C and Retinoids can be irritating to skin. Monitor your skin's response to each ingredient.
MELASMA
Melasma appears as dark pigment on skin especially on forehead, cheeks, upper lip and chin. Melasma is a chronic condition and treatments are used to control the symptoms but are often not a cure. There are prescription strengths treatments that can be helpful. Please ask for more information at your dermatology appointment. All of the above creams can be helpful. Additionally, the Cyspera system is one of the best over the counter treatment systems for Melasma.
Cyspera is a cysteamine cream that helps treat dark spots including melasma and hyperpigmentation.
1) Wash face with gentle cleanser
2) Dry Skin Completely (consider waiting an hour)
3) Apply cream either to entire face or to affected areas only. It may causea burning sensation.
4) Leave on for 15 minutes and then wash off with gentle cleanser
5) Apply moisturizer
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