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 Orlando,
Florida. Below is a list of offices in & near Orlando that offer various Melasma
(Mask of Pregnancy) removal procedures:
John L. Meisenheimer, MD website •407.352.2444 We
use a four pronged approach in attempt to reduce the pigmentation, a bleaching
protocol, sunscreens, beta peels and laser treatments.
Nova Cosmetic Center •7600
Dr. Phillips Blvd. #74
•Orlando,
FL •407.226.0609 NovaPeel
is used to treat a wide range of difficult skin conditions - sun spots, age spots,
melasma, fine lines and wrinkles.
Kenrick Spence, M.D •130
Hillcrest St. •Orlando,
FL • 877.577.3623 Offers
Chemical peels & IPL fotofacials as a means of treating Melasma & Mask
of Pregnancy.
LaserDerm MedSpa •542
Virginia Drive •Orlando, FL •
407.898.3131 chemical
peel reduces evidence of imperfections due to sun damage, uneven pigmentation
LaserDerm medspa utilizes a variety of peels for different skin types and varied
results.
John L. Meisenheimer, MD