Featured Melasma

May 9, 2020 Melasma Vs. Hyperpigmentation: What’s The Difference?

Posted at May 9, 2020h in Featured Hyperpigmentation, Featured Melasma, featured-brandon-kirsch, Hyperpigmentation by Brandon Kirsch, MD

Melasma and hyperpigmentation both refer to skin conditions characterized by dark patches of skin, particularly on the face, neck, and arms. What's the difference?...

April 2, 2020 Is Melasma Curable And What Are Your Best Treatment Options?

Posted at April 2, 2020h in Featured, Featured Melasma, featured-brandon-kirsch, Melasma, Melasma Treatments by Brandon Kirsch, MD

Although melasma isn't life-threatening, it can impact your quality of life. Whether you have an upcoming event or have noticed a change in your self-esteem, there are many reasons to treat your melasma....

March 14, 2020 Melasma Explained: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments And Pictures

Posted at March 14, 2020h in Featured, Featured Melasma, Melasma, Melasma Causes, Melasma Treatments by Patricia Walker, MD, PhD

Do you have dark, blotchy patches of skin on your cheeks, chin, forehead, or upper lip? If these patches started with pregnancy or a new birth control, or if they get worse with sun exposure, you may have a skin...

June 28, 2019 The Connection Between Your Birth Control And Melasma

Posted at June 28, 2019h in Featured Melasma, Melasma by Patricia Walker, MD, PhD

We’ve talked about what causes melasma. Here, we take a deep dive into how melasma and birth control (aka ‘oral contraceptive pills’) are related....

March 15, 2019 What Exactly Causes Melasma?

Posted at March 15, 2019h in Featured Melasma, featured-neal-kumar, Melasma, Melasma Causes by Neal Kumar, MD

Although experts still do not have a complete understanding about what causes melasma, it’s commonly understood that triggers such as genetics, hormones, and environmental factors can lead to the development of this condition. Let’s talk about the top causes of...