What is melasma? It is a skin disease that causes brown spots in the face area. It is 90% more common in women. Melasma formed during pregnancy is called chloasma or pregnancy mask. These spots are not a symptom of another disease, they do not cause a serious health problem, but they make people very unhappy because of the appearance, so they should be treated.

Why does melasma occur? It is the presence of a substance called melanin under the skin that creates the stain. Melanin is the substance that normally gives our skin its color. It is synthesized by cells called melanocytes. If melanocytes produce too much melanin, it will cause staining. The reason why melanocytes produce a lot of melanin is as follows.

  • Genetic predisposition, some individuals are genetically predisposed to staining.
  • Sun (Ultraviolet) rays, the most important factor that creates the stain and increases the existing stain is the sun. Therefore, it is necessary to be protected from the sun.
  • Spotting is more common in people who take pregnancy, birth control pills and hormone therapy. Hormones make the color cells work more.
  • Cosmetic products such as cosmetic products, some make-up materials, cologne, perfumes, soaps and moisturizers can also cause such staining, especially after exposure to the sun.
  • How is melasma treated? Sunscreen is essential for spot treatment. It is necessary to protect from the sun very well both during and after the treatment. We recommend that you use sunscreen every 2 hours, even if you are indoors in summer and winter.

With the current technology, the best results in stain treatment are obtained with laser. Thulium laser and Q-switch laser treatments can be performed. In addition, it is necessary to use stain lightening creams, there are many stain lighteners. The spot lightening cream suitable for you is determined by your doctor. Even if treatments to improve the quality of the skin, such as youth vaccine, do not cause spots on their own, they should be added to the treatment because they increase the success of laser treatments.