If you’re dealing with stubborn dark patches on your skin, you’re not alone.
At Skin Deep Laser MD, Dr. Laura S. Riehm, a Diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology, understands how frustrating melasma can be, especially when hormonal changes beyond your control contribute to it.
This common condition often appears on the face. It makes many people self-conscious about their skin’s appearance. Understanding how hormones contribute to melasma can help you find a solution.
Hormones and Melasma: What’s the Connection?
Melasma often develops when hormones trigger an overproduction of melanin – the pigment responsible for skin color.
Hormonal changes are especially common in those who are:
- Pregnant: Melasma often appears during pregnancy. This is due to elevated estrogen and progesterone levels.
- Taking Birth Control Pills or Receiving Hormone Therapy: The hormones in oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can trigger melasma in susceptible individuals.
- Going Through Menopause or Aging: Hormonal imbalances caused by menopause or aging can make the skin more prone to pigmentation changes.
These hormonal fluctuations cause melanocytes (the cells that produce melanin) to become overactive. This leads to uneven skin tone and pigmentation. Exposure to UV rays, even briefly, can worsen the condition.
Top Treatments for Hormonal Melasma
Melasma can be challenging to treat. However, many solutions are available to help you achieve clearer skin.
Skin Deep Laser MD offers advanced treatments tailored to your needs, including:
- Chemical Peels: Chemical peels use exfoliating ingredients to remove the top layers of skin. This promotes cell turnover and reduces melasma pigmentation over time.
- Microneedling: Microneedling creates tiny micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate collagen production. It improves melasma by enhancing the absorption of topical treatments.
- Fractional Laser Resurfacing: Fractional laser resurfacing targets and breaks up melasma pigmentation. It also encourages new, healthier skin to replace the damaged areas.
- Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy: IPL therapy uses broad-spectrum light to target and lighten melasma pigmentation. This helps to restore a more even skin tone.
Take Control of Your Skin
At Skin Deep Laser MD, we specialize in effective, customized treatments to help you combat melasma and regain confidence in your skin.
Schedule a consultation and discover a solution that works for you. Call us today at 817.263.7546 or submit our online form.
