Monday, November 21, 2011

What can i use to get rid of small discoloration spots on my face?

besides cocoa butter


maybe vitamin e oil?What can i use to get rid of small discoloration spots on my face?
Melasma is a common acquired symmetrical hypermelanosis characterized by irregular light-brown to gray-brown macules involving the face. There is a predilection for the cheeks, forehead, upper lips, nose, and chin. Lesions may occasionally occur in other sun-exposed areas, including the forearms and back.





Current treatments for melasma include broad-spectrum sunscreens, 2% (over the counter) and 4% (prescription) hydroquinone formulations, azelaic acid, kojic acid formulations, δΌͺ-hydroxyacid products, retinoic acid, retinol, superficial chemical peels, and microdermabrasion. A triple-combination product containing 4% hydroquinone, 0.01% fluocinolone, and 0.05% retinoic acid has enhanced efficacy. This product was previously compounded by pharmacists, but it is now available as a commercial preparation (Tri-Luma cream, Galderma Laboratories) that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for treatment of melasma. Because the combination contains a fluorinated steroid, treatment should be limited to 8 weeks. Laser therapy offers minimal long-term success and, instead, may worsen the condition. Intense pulsed light therapy may offer some improvement in patients with melasma.





Although all of these therapies reduce the severity of melasma, none are curative. Hence, it is essential for patients to rigidly adhere to a regimen of daily sun protection (e.g., using sunscreen or wearing protective clothing) to control the progression of melasma.What can i use to get rid of small discoloration spots on my face?
I had a great deal of luck with Oil of Olay's Definity - pretty pricey, but it took care of some of my skin spots within one to two applications.
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