Melasma

What Is Melasma?

Melasma is a chronic pigment condition often affecting the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, or jawline. Hormonal changes, pregnancy, heat, ultraviolet light, and visible light can trigger it.

How Is It Evaluated?

Assessment distinguishes melasma from sun spots and post-inflammatory pigmentation because aggressive treatment can worsen melasma.

What Treatment Options Are Available?

Care may include tinted mineral sunscreen, pigment-regulating skincare, prescription topicals, selected chemical peels, and cautious energy-based treatment when appropriate.

Can melasma be permanently cured?

Melasma can be controlled but commonly recurs. Consistent light protection and maintenance skincare are central to long-term management.

Why Choose Hagen Health & Absolute Aesthetics?

Care is provided in Mukilteo, Washington, with an individualized medical approach and treatment recommendations based on your history, skin or health concerns, and goals. Patients visit from Everett, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mill Creek, Snohomish County, and Whidbey Island.

Elizabeth’s Approach

Melasma responds best to a careful long-term plan. I avoid chasing fast results with treatment that could trigger more pigment. Explore facials and medical skincare and related options.

Aftercare and Next Steps

Daily broad-spectrum, preferably tinted mineral sunscreen and consistent home care are central. Avoid picking or aggressive exfoliation, and report irritation or darkening so the plan can be adjusted early.