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The Application of Skin Care Product in Melasma Treatment

Yu Wang1, Jianmei Zhao1, Lu Jiang1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan Province, 637000, People's Republic of China.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
|September 16, 2021
PubMed

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Melasma, a difficult-to-treat hyperpigmentation, can be managed with skincare products. These products improve treatment outcomes, reduce side effects, and enhance patient satisfaction for melasma.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Cosmetic Science

Background:

  • Melasma is a chronic, psychologically distressing hyperpigmentation disorder.
  • Current melasma treatments can damage the skin barrier, causing adverse reactions.
  • Skincare products offer a safer alternative with good tolerance and barrier-repairing effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the application of skincare products in melasma treatment.
  • To highlight the benefits of skincare products in managing melasma.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on the role of active ingredients in skincare for melasma.
  • Analysis of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction with skincare interventions.

Main Results:

  • Skincare products can improve melasma treatment efficacy.
  • They reduce side effects like erythema and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
  • Combined use with routine treatments enhances outcomes and lowers recurrence rates.

Conclusions:

  • Skincare products are valuable adjuncts or standalone treatments for melasma.
  • They improve the damaged skin barrier, reduce adverse reactions, and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Further research into specific active ingredients is warranted.
Keywords:
melasmaskin care producttreatment

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