Treatment of Melasma

Melasma is characterized by presence of dark brown spots on sun exposed areas mainly cheeks, upper lip, chin and forehead. Melasma and darkening of skin usually develops over the time and its very common in the San Antonio and Boerne areas. Why some develop Melasma is uncertain, increase in sex hormones especially during pregnancy and after taking oral contraceptive pills re among the most common cause of Melasma. Melasma in South Texas (San Antonio, Boerne) is more common in Hispanic, Idian and Asian skin types. In addition to sex hormones, sunlight is also implicated. Other factors that may have a role in development of Melasma include some photosensitizing meds, thyroid or ovarian diseases, and importantly certain cosmetic products.

Melasma is rare among men and young women, less than 10% of Melasma cases are Men. Pigmentation is seen in other diseases such as Addison disease, photosensitivity skin reactions, Discoid Lupus, Mastocytosis and Poikiloderma.

Research team at TXID developed iBright, a novel modality for successful treatment of Melasma

Successful treatment of Melasma requires years of experience. Dr. Ghohestani and his research team at Texas Institute of Dermatology in San Antonio have recently developed iBright, a revolutionary laser package for Melasma and dark spots.

iBright, a combination laser therapy for Melasma

Successful treatment of Melasma requires years of experience. Dr. Ghohestani and his research team at Texas Institute of Dermatology have recently developed iBright, a revolutionary laser system for Melasma. iBright is a composed of several state-of-the art lasers and innovative skin treatments for successful treatment of Melasma. iBright utilizes Dermabrasion , Spectra Q switched laser, and Fractional CO2 laser to address effectively Melasma.