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Diffuse Facial Melasma and Lentigines Treated With the NewMelan Multimodal Depigmentation Protocol: A Case Report
1Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine, Krulig International, Inc., Pembroke Pines, USA.
Cureus
|August 6, 2026
Summary
This case report shows the NewMelan protocol effectively treated facial hyperpigmentation and melasma in a 75-year-old woman. Significant skin tone improvement was noted within two weeks, demonstrating the protocol
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Cosmetic Science
Background:
- Facial hyperpigmentation, including melasma and lentigines, affects skin tone and appearance.
- Photoaging contributes to pigmentary changes and uneven skin tone.
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