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Hormonal changes can cause acne outbreaks, weight gain, and mood swings in some women. Other symptoms are hair loss and irregular periods. Melasma is often associated with the female hormones, Estrogen and Progesterone. More often than not, pregnancy gives rise to Melasma due to increased hormonal fluctuations. HORMONES IN ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES MAY LEAD TO MELASMA… Continue reading MELASMA AND HORMONES: HOW ARE THEY RELATED?
Read moreHyperpigmentation, melasma and dark spots are common skin conditions that both men and women experience. The uneven, blotchy, or patchy skin tone caused by age spots or discolouration of the skin can affect one’s confidence, but what can we do about this? Wearing sunscreen on your face will help prevent the worsening of existing hyperpigmentation… Continue reading Does Sunscreen Help Hyperpigmentation And Dark Spots?
Read moreDry and blemished skin is frustrating. Even more demoralising is when it appears on the face. If dry and blemished skin has become a constant, it may begin to impact other areas of your life, causing you stress, lowering your self-esteem and maybe even causing you some embarrassment over the appearance of your skin. You… Continue reading Love your skin again: How to banish dry and blemished skin forever
Read more1) The common causes of Skin Ageing and Pigmentation in Asians. There are 2 main components of skin ageing: intrinsic ageing and extrinsic aging. Intrinsic aging is genetically programmed and proceeds with age regardless of what we do, while extrinsic aging is due to effects of environment on the skin, either directly or indirectly via… Continue reading Choosing your sunscreen carefully to prevent ageing and pigmentation
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Read moreA statement from the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerelogy that was reported in Dermatology Times cautions that there’s no “one-size-fits-all” laser for pigmentation. Different skin pigmentation issues will need different frequencies and therapeutic treatments. The wrong treatment can actually worsen skin pigmentation, or lead to other complications.
Read moreWanting to look good is only natural. But when dark patches appear on your face and body, it may just wreck your self-confidence, and you would do anything to get rid of them. You’ve probably Googled enough to realise that you either have melasma or a case of hyperpigmentation, in your quest to find the… Continue reading The ultimate guide to hyperpigmentation and melasma treatment – dermatologist approved
Read more“The best type of sunscreen is the one you will use again and again,” says the American Academy of Dermatology. The general recommendation by dermatologists is to make sure the sunscreen offers SPF of 30 or higher Broad spectrum (UVA and UVB) protection for your face.
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