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Suffering from Melasma
Hii doctor.. iam suffering frm melasma since a year. Earlier my skin used to look bright and spotless without any kind of skin issues but since i got pregnant & gave birth to baby girl and presently iam a breast feeding mother as my kid is one year old. Iam attaching photos fr ur reference plz go through it & let me know appropriate treatment like any cream or medication as my skin is looking very awful becoz of melasma spots and plz give any tips to get rid of this.. thank u...
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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 .
●𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰
●𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 1.5 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳.
●𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
●𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.
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Hello ma’am. As I can interpret from the pictures, yes it is Melasma. This is due to hormonal imbalance and can get quite distressing due to its appearance.
It takes some time to get resolved but it needs to be get treated. It doesn’t go away spontaneously.
Next Steps
Kindly consult (online option available also) for further evaluation and treatment.
Health Tips
For the time being, don’t forget to apply sunscreen 2-3 times a day (acc to your skin type)
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Hello,
This is classic Postpartum Melasma (Chloasma), triggered by pregnancy hormones and sustained by UV exposure.
Since you are currently breastfeeding, safety for the baby is the top priority:
DO NOT USE: Harsh bleaching agents like Hydroquinone, Retinoids, or Steroid creams, as they enter systemic circulation and are contraindicated during lactation.
Lactation-Safe Actives to Look For:
Azelaic Acid (10–15%): Highly effective for melasma and clinically safe while breastfeeding.
Niacinamide (4–5%) & Kojic/Alpha-Arbutin: Gentle tyrosinase inhibitors that reduce pigment transfer without toxicity.
Non-Negotiable Rule: Broad-spectrum Mineral/Physical Sunscreen (Zinc Oxide/Titanium Dioxide, SPF 50 PA+++) every 3 hours indoors and outdoors. Melasma will not budge without strict UV/heat protection.
Lifestyle: Avoid cooking over high heat without skin protection, and boost internal antioxidants (Vitamin C, fresh amla, berries).
For a customized prescription with exact percentages and application sequence, a direct clinical evaluation is recommended.
Warm regards,
Dr. Hetal Pathak
Clinical Cosmetologist & Naturopath Physician
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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluation and treatment planning.
Kindly schedule an online consultation with a dermatologist for a comprehensive assessment, prescription, and further guidance.”
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