Melasma,
AKA mask of pregnancy, has been a growing challenge in women of all ages and skin
types. Melasma is caused by an over production of melanin in the skin, most commonly
caused by hormone fluctuations in women.
Melasma
is a skin condition presenting as brown patches on the face of adults. Melasma
appears as brown or gray-brown patches on the face & generally appear on the
cheeks, forehead, upper lip, and chin. Melasma is associated with ultraviolet
exposure, pregnancy, birth control pills, and hormone replacement therapy.
Melasma
Treatments in Atlanta,
Georgia. Below is a list of offices in & near Atlanta that offer various Melasma
(Mask of Pregnancy) removal procedures:
Dr. Kavali website •5505
Peachtree-Dunwoody Road Suite 410 •Atlanta,
GA •404.250.3333 Offers
FotoFacial RF for the treatment of Sun spots, age spots, hyperpigmentation, melasma,
cholasma, & mask of Pregnancy.
Georgia Skin Specialists •3280
Howell Mill Road, Suite 331
•Atlanta,
GA •404.352.1730 Offers
treatments for melasma & mask of Pregnancy across the Atlanta area.
North Atlanta Dermatology •3850
Pleasant Hill Road •Duluth, GA
• 214.887.1577 We
specialize in all skin types. Our services are comprehensive and include medical,
surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
Alan M. Gardner, M.D. •2550
Windy Hill Rd., Suite 220 •Marietta, GA •
770.952.2100 Increased
facial pigmentation or melasma is a very common problem. It may be due to pregnancy,
sun exposure, and birth control pills or have a hereditary component. The major
treatment protocols include a combination of bleaching chemicals, chemical peels
such as the melasma-peel, power peel.
Dr. Kavali