Can birth control trigger melasma?
If you suffer from melasma and take birth control, you don’t want to miss this… Although birth control helps many women with menstrual regulation, acne, and of course, to prevent unwanted pregnancies, did you know that your birth control can be worsenening your melasma? If you have been experiencing increased melasma, and are taking birth […]
Why Melasma Worsens in the Summer Months
With summertime (and increased sun exposure) around the corner, many people are anticipating changes in skin pigmentation. Some forms of pigment, such as a bronzy tan, are typically welcomed with open arms. However, other more sporadic forms of pigmentation have some feeling like they have to hibernate all summer long! Melasma is one form of […]
Top Five Tips for Melasma Prevention in the Summer Months
One great thing about summer, besides the warm weather, is getting that sun kissed glow we all desire. Whether you sit in the sun (which you should limit by the way), or are catching some rays on your drive to the ice cream parlor on a hot summer day, the UV rays in summer are […]