This skin problem is very common and difficult to treat.
This is what you need to know about her
Malasma is a particularly discouraging type of pigmentation, it is more common in women and is especially noticeable in summer.
A dermatologist explains what should not be done when suffering from these spots, and what may help
Dr. Sivan Mercer
04/07/2022
Monday, 04 July 2022, 08:49 Updated: 12:13
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Extremely stubborn stains.
Woman with pigmentation (Photo: ShutterStock)
Malasma is an acquired chronic condition of the skin that manifests itself in stubborn pigmentation.
It is also known as a pregnancy mask, and appears almost exclusively in women.
At the age of fertility, malzema will manifest itself in the form of a spotted inflorescence in a darker shade than the general skin, in an irregular pattern and in areas that are more exposed to the sun.
The balm will erupt mainly in the facial areas: the nose, above the upper lip in the cheek and forehead area.
Less common but possible locations are the arms and back.
The problem with double balm: it is also difficult to treat, and it can also worsen in response to aesthetic treatments performed before the problem is diagnosed and defined.
Melasma often worsens and even flares up due to sun exposure or stress and an increase in hormones.
In fact, malzema is defined as one of the most complex skin conditions to treat, and one that requires caution when it comes to aesthetic treatments.
How is a balm treated?
In general, each balm for each body and each case on its own, but almost for the most part - a balm will be treated with prescription medical preparations.
In cases of fresh malzema right after birth, a normal decrease in hormones is expected and alongside medical preparations, on prescription and under the supervision of a specialist doctor, a significant improvement is expected.
Transaxmic acid is one of the key players in the field of treatment for malasma and in the world of medicine in general.
It is a synthetic derivative of lysine, which is among the common amino acids.
Ternaxemic acid has been used in the medical world for many years in the field of hematology because it stops bleeding.
In recent years it has been shown that it can both suppress melanin production and has anti-inflammatory properties, and has therefore been found to improve the conditions of malzema.
And what about laser treatments?
Any treatment involving fever should be used with extreme caution in malzema patients, as heat stimulates melanocytes to produce melanin in the skin.
The uncontrolled heating action may also spill over to the balm areas and there have been cases where its condition has worsened.
In principle laser-operated equipment is indeed successfully associated with balm reduction, but not in all cases.
I will use a gentle laser at low heat, but only if the patient is already on a local regimen to reduce hyper-pigmentation and uses vigilant sun protection.
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What is important to avoid when there is a balm?
It is important to avoid anything that could aggravate or harm the existing condition, and therefore it is recommended not to be exposed to the sun without full protection at any stage of the day, not to smoke, and not to sunbathe in tanning beds.
Most importantly - avoid the sun.
Woman with pigmentation (Photo: ShutterStock)
Among the things that are most important to pay attention to are cosmetic facials using preparations with active ingredients, or acids and chemicals, which even if not related to the treatment of melasma - can cause an unintentional reaction and aggravation of the balm condition.
In addition, any equipment that causes heating or uncontrolled injury in the area, not supervised or not in the right dosage - can be a problem.
What is allowed to do when a balm appears on the skin?
As it appears in the upper layers of the skin, procedures like Botox injections, fillers, aesthetic surgeries like nose, eyelids or the face itself, are not a problem at all, and all of these can be performed by professionals.
How are stains prevented from returning after treatment?
In order to maintain a "dormant" condition of the phenomenon and even eradicate it as much as possible, it is important to persist in the treatment given after a diagnosis by the dermatologist, along with all the medications and prevention steps that are important for the process, and also take into account At a beautician who specializes in the symptoms of malzema.
Dr. Sivan Mercer is an expert in dermatology, aesthetics and laser
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