Have been wondering how you can get effective melasma treatment?
If you have, this blog post will teach you 10 things that you can do for effective melasma treatment. From dermatological procedures to prescription medications and skincare products, we have covered the best for you.
What is Melasma?
Melasma is a skin condition which is caused by a combination of sun exposure and hormonal changes. These hormonal changes can be due to using oral contraceptives (birth control pills) or due to pregnancy.
Symptoms of melasma include blotchy brown patches on the face.
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Melasma Treatment Tips:
Get Microneedling with PRP Done
Microneedling is a procedure in which a device with micro-needles is used to create micro-injuries in the skin. This process stimulates the body’s healing process.
Studies show that microneedling disrupts pigment deposition in the skin. The micro-injuries created also enhance the absorption of melasma treatment products. Other studies have shown that microneedling with PRP offers better results than microneedling with tranexamic acid. This makes microneedling with PRP very effective for treating melasma.
We offer microneedling with PRP for melasma treatment at our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Clinic which is located in Fortis Suites, Hospital road, 8th floor, room 809. We see new clients on Saturdays at 10am and Wednesdays at 2pm.
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Melasma Treatment Tips:
Get Microdermabrasion Done
Microdermabrasion is a procedure which uses a device to painlessly remove the dead cells on the surface of the skin. This reduces the skin discolorations and results in more even toned skin. Removing the dead skin cells also improves the absorption of the products used to treat melasma.
A study confirmed that microdermabrasion is effective for the treatment of melasma.
We offer microdermabrasion for melasma treatment at our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Clinic which is located in Fortis Suites, Hospital road, 8th floor, room 809. We see new clients on Saturdays at 10am and Wednesdays at 2pm.
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Melasma Treatment Tips:
Get a Chemical Peel Done
A chemical peel is a procedure in which a special solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layer of dead cells by loosening the glue that holds them together. This helps reduce dark patches since these cells tend to be the most discolored. It also leaves the skin softer, smoother and with a more even toned appearance. Chemical peels also help melasma treatment products penetrate the skin better.
We offer chemical peels for melasma treatment at our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Clinic which is located in Fortis Suites, Hospital road, 8th floor, room 809. We see new clients on Saturdays at 10am and Wednesdays at 2pm.
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Melasma Treatment Tips:
Get Laser Therapy
Laser resurfacing uses light beams to reduce the dark patches by breaking up the melanin. Ablative lasers also remove the top layers of the skin which encourages the growth of new cells which are more even toned.
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Melasma Treatment Tips:
Get Prescription Medications
Studies have shown that taking certain prescription medications increases the rate of fading of the melasma patches.
Our Doctor can prescribe these medications for melasma in our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Clinic which is located in Fortis Suites, Hospital road, 8th floor, room 809. We see new clients on Saturdays at 10am and Wednesdays at 2pm.
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Melasma Treatment Tips:
Use Skincare Products with Tranexamic Acid
Tranexamic acid has been shown in studies to effectively reduce pigmentation when applied on the skin.
Melasma treatment creams that contain tranexamic acid include Biw Biw Melasma Dark Spot Correcting Serum, Faded Topicals Brightening and Clearing Serum and Naturium Tranexamic Acid 5%.
Faded Topicals Brightening and Clearing Serum
Faded Topicals Brightening and Clearing Serum is one of the best serums for melasma in Kenya because it contains tranexamic acid, kojic acid, azelaic acid, Centella asiatica, niacinamide, and melatonin. The price in Kenya for Faded Topicals Brightening and Clearing Serum is Ksh 4000.
It can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/ worldwide.
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Biw Biw Melasma Dark Spot Correcting Serum
Biw Biw Melasma Dark Spot Correcting Serum is an effective melasma treatment cream because it contains tranexamic acid and niacinamide which fade the dark patches and even out the skin tone. It also contains glycolic acid which exfoliates the skin and further fades the dark patches. It also contains allantoin which soothes the skin and tocopheryl acetate which protects the skin cells.
The price in Kenya of Biw Biw Melasma Dark Spot Correcting Serum is Ksh 1500.
Biw Biw Melasma Dark Spot Correcting Serum can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%
Naturium Tranexamic Acid 5% is the best cream for melasma because it contains tranexamic acid and 3 other ingredients which fade the dark patches. These other ingredients are kojic acid, niacinamide and licorice root.
The price in Kenya of Naturium Tranexamic Acid 5% is Ksh 4500.
Naturium Tranexamic Acid 5% can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Melasma Treatment Tips:
Use Skincare Products with Kojic Acid
Kojic acid inhibits the enzyme tyrosinase and this reduces melanin overproduction and fades the dark patches.
Melasma treatment creams that contain kojic acid include Hyglow Cream, Naturium Tranexamic Acid 5% (see above), and Topicals Faded Brightening and Clearing Serum.
Topicals Faded Brightening and Clearing Serum is a very effective product for treating melasma because it contains kojic acid and azelaic acid which reduce melanin production. It also contains niacinamide which reduces the transfer of melanin to the skin cells. Topicals Faded Brightening and Clearing Serum is also known as the anti melasma cica cream because it contains Centella Asiatica leaf extract which helps the dark patches fade by reducing inflammation and promoting cell turnover.
The price in Kenya of Topicals Faded Brightening and Clearing Serum is Ksh 4000.
Topicals Faded Brightening and Clearing Serum can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Hyglow Cream is a very effective product for treating melasma because it contains kojic acid, vitamin C and glutathione which all reduce melanin production.
The price in Kenya of Hyglow Cream is Ksh 2000.
Hyglow Cream can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Melasma Treatment Tips:
Use Skincare Products with Azelaic Acid
Azelaic acid treats dark patches by inhibiting the tyrosinase enzyme that produces melanin. Studies show that azelaic acid is effective treatment for hyperpigmentation in persons with darker skin tones. Other studies have shown that 20% Azelaic acid is just as effective as 4% hydroquinone in treating melasma but without the side effects.
Melasma treatment creams that contain azelaic acid include Topicals Faded Brightening and Clearing Serum (see above) and Zelaton 15 Cream.
Zelaton 15 Cream contains 15% Azelaic acid which reduces melanin production.
The price in Kenya of Zelaton 15 Cream is Ksh 3000.
Zelaton 15 Cream can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Melasma Treatment Tips:
Use Sunscreen Daily
Using sunscreen daily is very important because the darkened skin patches tend to become darker when exposed to the sun. Therefore apply sunscreen every day to protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun’s rays and prevents overproduction of melanin.
We recommend the La Roche Posay Invisible Fluid SPF 50 Sunscreen because it is a broad-spectrum sunscreen which protects the skin from UVA and UVB rays. It can also be used by persons with dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone skin, combination skin, sensitive skin, and normal skin.
The price in Kenya of La Roche Posay Invisible Fluid SPF 50 Sunscreen is Ksh 3000.
La Roche Posay Invisible Fluid SPF 50 Sunscreen can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Melasma Treatment Tips:
Avoid Melasma Triggers
Avoiding melasma triggers is very important because it helps prevent recurrences after treatment. Therefore avoid the sun by staying in the shade from 10am to 2pm when it is hottest. Ensure that you also wear protective clothing like wide brimmed hats and sunglasses after applying sunscreen.
Finally avoid hormonal medications like birth control pills and choose non-hormonal alternatives.
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FAQ
How much does it cost to treat melasma?
It requires 4 to 6 sessions to treat melasma with microneedling and each session costs Ksh 15,000.
How do you treat melasma on the face during pregnancy?
Melasma in pregnancy is treated by using products with azelaic acid and applying sunscreen religiously.
What is the most effective treatment for melasma?
The most effective treatment for melasma is a combination of dermatological procedures with prescription medications and effective skincare products. Our Doctor offers the best treatment of melasma of the face which combines microneedling with PRP with prescription medications and effective skincare products in our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Clinic which is located in Fortis Suites, Hospital road, 8th floor, room 809. We see new clients on Saturdays at 10am and Wednesdays at 2pm.
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