by Dr Francois de Goede What causes Melasma? Genetic factors Sun exposure Hormone therapy (The Pill etc) Pregnancy Can Melasma be cured? No but the right topical therapy can make a difference and keep control. Beware of quick fixes and do not have unrealistic expectations. Melasma can be lightened only! What can be
Beat that winter skin with some clever interventions. Dry skin is usually not a serious health problem, but it’s quite irritating and if left untreated may lead to chronic eczema (red patches). Unfortunately, in winter dry skin is usually a given because the skin doesn’t retain sufficient moisture. That’s because humidity is low both outdoors
The primary reason why winter is the best time to treat pigmentation, is simply: low UV. If you noticed – horror of horrors – pigmentation dotting across your face over the summer, this is definitely the season to sort out these problems before it’s too late. After most treatments, your skin becomes more sensitive to
Yes indeed, kick off 2023 with a Dermapen treatment. Not only has microneedling become a firm favourite for those looking to smooth their complexions, but it has many other dermatological applications. Among the latter are: pigmentary issues such as dyschromia and melasma, acne scars, surgical scars and stretch marks. Considered a non-invasive procedure, microneedling has
Get the joy of a smoother skin after Frax. Post-procedure, most people see smoother skin within a few weeks — and the results continue to improve for another six months. The good news is that with the Frax 1550 there’s less risk of significant complications such as scarring and pigmentary changes compared to fully ablative
The good news is: IPL reduces the appearance of Dyschromia. Another alternative treatment which yields good results is chemical peels. As the name indicates, Dyschromia is a skin pigmentation disorder. The main cause is hyperpigmentation: darker patches surrounded by lighter patches on the skin. Normally, these darker skin patches occur on areas of the skin