For beauty lovers, melasma is more frightening than wrinkles. The appearance of symmetrical yellow-brown patches on the face without conscious symptoms, and the change of color with the season, physical condition, menstrual cycle and other body conditions, this is commonly known as chloasma, commonly known as “butterfly spot”, “liver spot” and so on. There are many treatment methods for melasma, but there is no ideal method to cure melasma completely. The treatment and control of melasma is a long-term persistent process and a joint effort of doctors and beauty seekers.
Factors related to the formation of melasma.
1.Ultraviolet rays.
2. skin type (dry skin).
3.genetic factors.
4.Improper use of cosmetics.
5.Drug factors such as external use of glucocorticoids.
6, gynecological diseases.
7, sleep.
8, conditions such as oral contraceptives or pregnancy.
9, thyroid, liver and other systemic diseases.
Melasma is caused by abnormal local pigment metabolism, and the cause of this abnormal metabolism is often related to certain diseases. Some physical diseases are important reasons for the formation of pigmentation. In addition, long-term depression, insomnia, exertion, irregular life and unexpected events in life may trigger or aggravate melasma. In conclusion, the appearance of chloasma on the face is also the initial reflection of the problems in the internal environment of the organism, which should attract our high attention.
The condition of the skin itself is also an important factor leading to the formation and aggravation of melasma. Repeatedly allergic, frequently sunburned and frequently exfoliated skin are prone to chloasma. Healthy skin is highly resistant, has a perfect barrier function and has good self-protection function. Wrong skin care philosophy and the application of poor quality cosmetics is a lasting damage factor to the skin. In addition, dry skin is more fragile and more easily damaged by external stimuli. It lacks water and oil content, and its stratum corneum is also thin, and it is more weak to ultraviolet rays and easily sensitive to external stimuli, leading to inflammation and discoloration.
Measures for the treatment of melasma.
1.The first step to light spot, starting from sun protection
Ultraviolet ray is an important factor that causes the formation and aggravation of melasma. It is the first step to prevent and treat melasma, and the whole process of treatment and maintenance.
2.Treat physical diseases and adjust physical and mental health
Actively check and treat chronic diseases, such as gynecological diseases, chronic liver and kidney diseases and thyroid diseases. In addition, pay attention to your physical and mental health, do a good job of psychological guidance, to maintain a happy mood. If necessary, supplement with Chinese medicine to regulate.
3. Keep away from chloasma and be a sleeping beauty
Maintaining a normal and regular lifestyle is the basic premise of preventing and treating melasma. Irregular life, long-term insomnia and staying up late will lead to the formation and aggravation of melasma.
4.Topical drugs and medical skin care products
Topical drugs: drug decolorizers (hydroquinone, etc.), applied for 3-6 months as a course of treatment, cannot be applied for a long time; medical skin care products: medical skin care products to protect skin barrier function and lighten pigmentation, the main functions are moisturizing, whitening, anti-allergy and lighten pigmentation, can be applied for a long time.
5.Oral drugs
Oral tranexamic acid; glutathione; VitC/E, etc. If necessary, cooperate with Chinese medicine treatment.
6.Beauty treatment
(1) Large light spot, low energy laser treatment, repeated small doses for several times: it is the mainstream method of melasma treatment at present and has the effect of prevention and suppression of pigmentation.
(2) Photorejuvenation (IPL): moderate treatment.
(3) Treatment of concomitant capillary dilation.
(4) Fruit acid peeling.
(5) L-Vitc introduction. At present, there are numerous treatment methods for melasma, and the overwhelming advertisements make people dazzled. The treatment process of melasma is a long-term, multi-path process that requires repeated maintenance. If you blindly follow the advertisements and choose the wrong treatment method, you will aggravate the pigmentation and cause irreparable damage.
The treatment of melasma is a long-term process, which requires the joint efforts of doctors of regular institutions and beauty seekers, and cannot be rushed, but will receive good results with persistence.