Stubborn brown or grey patches, often hormonal.
If you've been battling stubborn brown patches across your cheeks, forehead or upper lip, the kind that fade a little then return, and never quite respond to skincare, you may be dealing with melasma. It's hormone-driven, incredibly common, and genuinely frustrating. It can't be cured, but with the right gentle approach it can be managed and noticeably improved.
What is melasma?
Larger, often symmetrical patches of brown or grey-brown pigment, usually across the cheeks, forehead, upper lip and bridge of the nose. The patches can have a blurry, map-like edge and tend to fluctuate over time.
What causes melasma?
Melasma is driven primarily by hormones and worsened by sun and heat, which is why it’s common during pregnancy or with certain medications, and more frequent in women and in medium-to-deeper skin tones. It is a stubborn, recurring condition rather than simple sun damage.
What is melasma?
Larger, often symmetrical patches of brown or grey-brown pigment, usually across the cheeks, forehead, upper lip and bridge of the nose. The patches can have a blurry, map-like edge and tend to fluctuate over time.
