{"id":2864,"date":"2025-09-17T11:07:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T09:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/octubre.ribeclinic.com\/?page_id=2864"},"modified":"2026-08-10T23:19:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T21:19:47","slug":"melasma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/octubre.ribeclinic.com\/en\/dermatology\/facial-pigmentation\/melasma\/","title":{"rendered":"Melasma"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is melasma and how can it be treated?<\/h1>\n

Melasma causes areas of hyperpigmentation that appear on the cheeks, upper lip and forehead, and usually worsen significantly in summer and with sun exposure.
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What is melasma and how can it be treated?<\/h1>\n

Melasma causes areas of hyperpigmentation that appear on the cheeks, upper lip and forehead, and usually worsen significantly in summer and with sun exposure.
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Can melasma be removed permanently?<\/h2>\n

Treating facial melasma is complex and requires long-term treatment<\/strong>, as it is a chronic pigmentation condition that cannot be permanently eliminated, although in many cases it can be significantly reduced.<\/p>\n

I always tell my patients that a chronic condition requires ongoing treatment. Melasma treatment may involve a single therapy or a combination of treatments, including laser treatment (only certain lasers are approved), medical creams, oral medication and supplements, as well as sun protection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Melasma before and after<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Causes: why does melasma develop?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Melasma usually has a hormonal cause<\/strong>, whether due to pregnancy, hormonal treatments or even thyroid disorders or conditions affecting other endocrine organs. Once melasma appears on the face, it worsens in summer<\/strong> and with sun exposure at any time of year, even with indoor or outdoor light <\/strong>on cloudy days and with heat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Melasma treatment at Ribe Clinic<\/h2>\n

The aim of melasma treatment is to lighten the pigmentation and reduce facial melasma as much as possible.<\/p>\n

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A thin layer of cream is applied to the face daily to reduce the continuous production of pigment (melanin) by melanocytes:<\/p>\n