10 Ways to Manage Dark Spots of Melasma | Dermatologist Explains

Dark spots, melasma and hyperpigmentation can be very frustrating. Pigmentary disorders are one of the most difficult conditions to treat especially in my patients who are skin of color (African Americans, Native Americans, Latinos/Latinas and Asians).
Hope these 10 tips help!

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Azelaic acid products
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 What is Melasma?
01:31 Retinoids
03:56 Vitamin C Serums
05:32 Tinted Sunscreens
07:32 Hydroquinone
09:44 Cysteamine
10:30 Heliocare
11:23 Chemical peels
12:28 Tranexamic acid
13:41 Combination of tyrosinase inhibitors
14:45 Azelaic acid

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