What to do if your skin has chloasma

During perimenopause, women's blood estrogen levels rise and endocrine disorders occur, which accelerate the formation of melanocytes in the skin. The amount of melanin deposited on the skin surface increases, forming chloasma. In addition, the increasing pressure of life, irregular work and rest, and increased radiation from mobile phones and computers further accelerate the formation of chloasma. Melasma makes the facial skin look rough, oily, and dull, which is a concern for many people who love beauty. Many women choose to seek medical treatment at random, wasting a lot of energy and financial resources with no results. So, what should you do if you have melasma?

If you want to remove the chloasma on your face, you must find the right method and understand your skin type to effectively remove the spots.

There are many ways to treat melasma now, such as medication, laser, freezing, etc. are all common methods.

1. Drug law. It is a simple and commonly used treatment method. Topical tyrosinase inhibitor ointment, such as 5% hydroquinone cream, 2-4% kojic acid cream and 3% arbutin. There are different degrees of therapeutic effects after application. This type of drug is an antioxidant and is easily oxidized in air and sunlight. It should be stored in a sealed container and away from light. In recent years, some people have reported the use of 0.1% retinoic acid ointment to treat chloasma, and topical glucocorticoids also have certain therapeutic effects.

2. Stripping method . Topical application of trichloroacetic acid solution can exfoliate the epidermis and remove pigmentation spots. Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy can cause the epidermis to freeze and necrotize and then peel off to remove pigments. Grinding surgery uses a grinding head to grind off a layer of the epidermis to achieve the purpose of removing pigments. After the operation, apply sunscreen after the wound heals, otherwise it is easy to relapse after sun exposure.

3. Laser or intense pulsed light treatment: Recently, there have been reports that photorejuvenation and Q-switched laser treatment are effective in treating some patients with melasma. It is quite popular at present.

In addition, daily prevention and skin care are also very important. Since sun exposure is related to the onset or aggravation of the disease, you should pay attention to sun protection. When going out, you can apply creams containing sunscreen or use a parasol. Pay attention to rest and avoid staying up late and causing mental stress.

In summary, we understand the formation and treatment of melasma. It is recommended that women with severe chloasma go to a professional and regular hospital for a face-to-face consultation. The dermatologist will conduct a one-on-one analysis based on each person's characteristics, and then develop a freckle removal plan that is unique to you.