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What is Melasma?

Melasma is a common skin condition that causes brown or grayish patches, usually on the face. It can be triggered by hormonal changes, sun exposure, heat, genetics, & even certain medications.

I knew mine was heavily hormone-related because of when it started and the changes I was experiencing at the time. I wasn’t on birth control yet, and I wasn’t, and currently am not, pregnant. The reason I bring up pregnancy is because melasma is very common during pregnancy, which is why you may have heard it referred to as the “pregnancy mask.”

After talking with my dermatologist, I was prescribed Tretinoin .025%, which I use every other day, along with 7% Hydroquinone twice a week to help fade the pigmentation.

As a licensed esthetician, my dermatologist felt comfortable prescribing me the higher-strength hydroquinone knowing that I understood how to use it carefully & responsibly.

These photos are only 4 weeks apart so I’m excited to see how much more improvement I can get over the next 4 weeks!

Being a makeup artist & licensed esthetician, I see melasma a lot and just wanted to share that it happens, it’s more common than you may think, and there are ways to help manage and improve it 🫶🏻

Also, I looooove using the tret. My skin is just overall clearer, brighter & more plump! Highly recommend.

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