MELASMA
Comprehensive Care for Melasma
At Signature Skin, Dr. Shantanu Choudhary and Dr. Swati Mogra provide evaluation and treatment for Melasma, a common pigmentation condition causing brown or grayish patches, typically on the face. Because Melasma is prone to recurrence, our approach combines active treatment with long-term prevention.
Understanding Melasma
Melasma appears as symmetric brown or grayish-brown patches, most often on the cheeks, forehead, nose bridge, and upper lip. It is driven by a combination of sun exposure, hormonal factors (including pregnancy and birth control), and genetic predisposition, which is why it tends to recur without consistent sun protection.
Our Approach
Precise Diagnosis: Detailed assessment to confirm Melasma and identify likely contributing factors.
Personalized Treatment Plans: Plans that account for the type, severity, and underlying triggers of your Melasma.
Targeted Pigment Reduction: Treatment aimed at reducing pigmentation while protecting overall skin health and tone.
Sun Protection Guidance: Structured sun-protection guidance as a core part of every Melasma plan, not an optional add-on.
Topical Therapies
Prescription creams containing hydroquinone, retinoids, or other depigmenting agents.
Chemical Peels
Mild chemical peels to improve skin tone and reduce pigmentation.
Laser Treatments
Advanced laser therapies for more stubborn or resistant pigmentation.
Maintenance Therapies
Ongoing regimens designed specifically to prevent recurrence.
What Sets Our Melasma Care Apart
Trigger-Aware Assessment: We ask about hormonal factors, sun habits, and skincare history since these commonly drive Melasma and affect which treatments will work best.
Rebound-Pigmentation Caution: Treatment intensity is calibrated carefully for Indian skin types to avoid triggering post-inflammatory darkening, a known risk of overly aggressive Melasma treatment.
Maintenance-Built-In Plans: Because Melasma commonly recurs, every plan includes a maintenance phase and sun-protection routine from the start, not just an initial clearing phase.
Realistic Timeline Setting: We set clear expectations upfront that Melasma improvement is gradual and requires consistency, to avoid frustration with early results.
If you're dealing with Melasma or facial pigmentation, book a consultation with our dermatology team in Jaipur.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What causes Melasma?
Melasma is a pigmentation condition often triggered by sun exposure, hormonal changes (like pregnancy or birth control), and genetics.
Q. Can Melasma be treated?
Yes - treatments include topical lightening agents, chemical peels, and consistent sun protection, tailored to your skin by our dermatologists.
Q. Does Melasma come back after treatment?
It can recur, especially with sun exposure, so ongoing sun protection is essential to maintain results.