7 Major Causes of Melasma You Should Know
Melasma is a common skin problem in Thai women. It often occurs on the face in areas that are frequently exposed to sunlight, such as the cheeks, forehead, nose, and upper lip. Melasma can affect a person's confidence and self-esteem.
To effectively treat melasma, it is important to understand the underlying causes, which can be attributed to multiple factors:
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7 Major Causes of Melasma
1. Sunlight
- Cause: UVA and UVB rays in sunlight stimulate melanocytes in the skin to produce more melanin, leading to melasma, freckles, and dark spots.
- Prevention: Avoid direct sunlight between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Wear a hat, umbrella, and long-sleeved clothing to protect yourself from the sun.
- Treatment: Use sunscreen daily with an SPF of 30 or higher and a PA +++ rating to protect the skin from UV rays.
2. Hormones
- Cause: Hormonal changes, such as during pregnancy or menopause, can cause melanocytes to produce more melanin.
- Prevention: Cannot be directly prevented, but general health care, weight control, and hormone management can help reduce the chances of developing melasma.
- Treatment: Treatment for hormonal problems requires medical intervention. Consult a doctor for diagnosis and further advice.
3. Genetics
- Cause: Individuals with a family history of melasma are more likely to develop the condition.
- Prevention: Cannot be directly prevented, but medical skin treatments can help reduce the occurrence of melasma.
4. Certain Medications
- Cause: Some medications, such as birth control pills and certain painkillers, can trigger melasma.
- Prevention: If you experience skin changes while using these medications, consult a doctor.
5. Cosmetics
- Cause: Some cosmetics that contain certain chemicals can cause melasma.
- Prevention: Choose cosmetics that are free of chemicals that can potentially cause melasma.
6. Pollution
- Cause: Air pollution, such as dust and smog, can exacerbate melasma.
- Prevention: Avoid areas with high pollution levels and wear a protective mask.
7. Stress
- Cause: Stress can worsen melasma.
- Prevention: Practice stress management techniques, such as mindfulness, exercise, and getting enough sleep.
Summary of Melasma Prevention Methods:
- Avoid sunlight, especially between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
- Apply sunscreen daily with an SPF of 30 or higher and a PA +++ rating.
- Wear hats, umbrellas, and long-sleeved clothing to shield the skin from the sun.
- Eat foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits and kiwi.
- Eat foods rich in vitamin E, such as various nuts and grains.
- Get enough sleep and rest.
- Practice stress-reducing techniques.
Treatment Approach
Sita Clinic is the only clinic in Thailand that specializes in melasma and has been researching and developing treatments for melasma and laser burns for at least 10 years. The clinic's team of doctors, experts, researchers, and scientists from various fields use a (Holistic care therapy for Individual) Sita Clinic's melasma treatment approach includes the following:
1. Personalized Medication
Personalized medication compounding involves tailoring treatment plans and creating personalized medication blends based on individual needs. These compounds are then delivered to the skin using specialized delivery devices and guided melasma scanning techniques.
2. Treating the Root Cause
Sita Clinic treats the direct cause of melasma by blocking all 28 pathways of melasma formation. We use no less than 500 types of drugs and vitamins to stop the melasma cycle completely.
3. Boosting Immunity
Melasma treatment relies heavily on strengthening the patient's immune system. This comprehensive therapy disrupts the cycle of melasma recurrence and keeps it from recurring. It focuses on treating the underlying problem rather than just the symptoms.
4. No Injections or Lasers
The treatment makes the face look younger by at least 10 years and the skin is clear and white. The skin's immunity is strong, there is no pain, no injections that cause wounds, no lasers, no burning, redness or peeling, and no damage to the skin.
5. No Recurrence
Effective melasma treatment seeks to permanently remove the ailment and avoid recurrences. This technique addresses the underlying cause and effectively ends the cycle of melasma development.
6. Budget Control
Patients can set their own treatment budget without having to worry about any additional costs. They can feel comfortable with the treatment.
7. No Hard Selling
There are no sales pitches, no forced courses, no salespersons, and no marketing.
Therefore, Sita Clinic is the only place that can completely cure melasma and laser burns.
Sita Clinic will not provide any other treatment. It will only treat melasma, laser burns, acne, and allergic skin.
Treating melasma takes time and consistency. Consult a dermatologist to choose the right treatment.
If you are looking for a clinic that effectively treats melasma and laser burns, Sita Clinic is the right choice for you.
Contact Sita Clinic
- Phone: 082-4742969
- Website: www.sita-clinic.com/en/
- Facebook: Sita Clinic
- LINE: @sitaclinic
Don't let melasma and laser burns ruin your confidence. Consult Sita Clinic, experts in melasma and laser burns.
Problems
If these problems are what you've experienced
- Laser burns
- Using skin whitening creams containing chemicals, steroids, hydroquinone, and mercury
- Melasma injections that burned your face
- Hormonal melasma from birth control pills, injections, and all kinds of female hormone medications
- Working in front of a computer screen or heat source
- Working outdoors or being exposed to the sun without proper protection
