Melasma is a localized hyper pigmentation skin problem that affects millions of people worldwide.
Melasma is an acquired disorder that primarily affects the sun-exposed areas of the forehead, upper lips, cheeks, and chin. Kassir Dermatology offers patients with Melasma treatments in the Dallas area to diagnose and treat this skin condition.
Melasma has different clinical patterns (where it occurs on the face and forehead) and various depths (epidermal, dermal, or mixed).
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Stubborn, resistant upper lip melasma that did not respond to topical treatment. She responded to a special treatment with Q-Switch laser. If you have resistant melasma, come for an evaluation so we can properly treat you!⠀
RESISTANT MELASMA! Look at this result in a beautiful ethnic patient who did not respond to creams and topicals.⠀
Several other conditions may look like Melasma, such as PIH (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation), sun spots and freckles, drug induced pigmentation, congenital skin conditions (example: Hori's nevus), and other conditions.
Risk factors include but are not limited to: genetics, exposure to ultraviolet light (sun), pregnancy, and oral contraceptives.
A proper medical history, review of all medications, and a detailed physical examination are the keys to diagnosing and treating Melasma.
As there are multiple forms of Melasma, treatment also varies. Sunscreens, camouflage, topical products, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, DermaFrac, and lasers and light sources are all used to treat Melasma.
Each patient's Melasma is as variable as the disease itself; therefore, we perform a detailed history and physical examination, take clinical photographs, recommend a specific skin care regimen and perform different procedures based on the patient's needs. If treated properly, Melasma can be well controlled, and eventually the patients may be on maintenance therapy.
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Extraordinary improvement in peri-oral melasma. Remarkable normalization of pigment shown. Dallas, Texas
Ethnic patient presents with hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone on her face. After treatment with microneedling, remarkable improvement is shown by a normalization of pigment, …
This frustrated ethnic patient came into our office for treatment of her longstanding, resistant melasma. After various treatments at other practices she noted little to …
This Ethnic patient presented with Melasma on her face. After just three treatments, remarkable improvement is shown by a decrease in pigment, tone, and pore …
This patient came in for help with melasma on the upper lip. Clinical photography shows an over production of pigment on the left by deep …
Latina patient presents for melasma, after treatments with microneedling notable improvement is shown with a decrease in the over production of pigmentation and a lightening …
After being enrolled in an individualized melasma protocol, patient shows improvement by an even skin tone and texture with lightening of hyperpigmented spots on face. …
Clinical photography shows notable improvement of pigment and skin tone after patient was enrolled in an individualized KD melasma protocol. Smaller pores, texture, fine lines …
This ethnic patient presented to us suffering from a severe chemical peel burn from another practitioner. She was being treated for melasma. The Chemical peel …
Q-Swithed 1064 laser for melasma and pigmentation of the upper lip in Dallas, Texas. Clinical before and after of woman with melasma / hyperpigmentation.
Treatments for melasma are as variable as the patients themselves. Each patient needs to undergo a detailed history, skin check and analysis, and specialized photography before a decision on treatment is made.
Usually we use a Q-Switch laser to treat melasma, although we can use other lasers if indicated.
Absolutely not. Women with dark skin may have melasma.
Hormones and ultraviolet light are two factors that can influence melasma.
Not necessarily. After a proper evaluation, we may try several other options. We will always individualize your treatment plan to fit your particular needs.
"I am a 34 year old dark complected woman. I went in to see Dr. Kassir to see if he could help me with a dark spot that I have on my upper lip. At my consultation visit he started me on a few creams then had me come back for laser test spots. After using the redless serum and perle skin brightening cream and nova sun block everyday and …"
by Martin Kassir, M.D., F.A.A.D.
by Martin Kassir, M.D., F.A.A.D.
by Martin Kassir, M.D., F.A.A.D.
by Martin Kassir, M.D., F.A.A.D.
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