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Malasma & Pregnancy Mask
Malasma, sometimes referred to as pregnancy mask, is a common condition seen in women, related to hormones (estrogen) and sun exposure. With malasma, the skin darkens in patches of tan to brown, primarily on the sun-exposed areas such as the face, neck and arms.   Malasma and/or pregnancy mask is frequently exacerbated during pregnancy, at menopause, and with the use of oral contraceptives.  Malasma is also seen with over sun exposure, some cosmetics, and sun sensitive drugs such as seizure medications or some antibiotics. (The pregnancy mask phenomenon is limited to the face.)  Although most sun exposure throughout the day is brief, it can be cumulative.  Consequently, the brief exposures without sunscreen can cause the dramatic changes in skin pigmentation known as malasma. Chloasma is another name for malasma and pregnancy mask.

Treatment of Malasma and Pregnancy Mask

Lightening gels or creams (hydroquinone) with a sunscreen over top is the most common treatment used for malasma  and/or pregnancy mask). Lightening gels or creams must be used twice a day along with sunscreen (SPF 15 or above) every 3-4 hours. Remember sunlight comes right through the car window.  If the above is ineffective for your malasma and/or pregnancy mask, I would add retinol and exfollients such as acid peels.  (See YourSkinDoctor.com recommendations for Retinol  and Hydroxy Acids.) This is a condition that you can control but not cure.  Stay consistent and it will improve!
Recommended Products:
AHA Lightening Gel
10% AHA , 2% Hydroquinone. Ideal for lightening freckles, age spots, liver spots or uneven pigmentation of the skin that may occur due to pregnancy or from use of oral contraceptives. 1oz. bottle AHA Lightening Gel
 
$29.50  Qty:  
AHA revitalizing cleanser 4%
A 4% glycolic acid that cleans and exfoliates skin for a healthy look and feel. 8oz bottle AHA revitalizing cleanser 4%
 
$12.50  Qty:  
AHA revitalizing cream 15
Glycolic acid cream that exfoliates, softens and refines rough, dry and/or thickened skin. 2.5oz tube AHA revitalizing cream 15
 
$22.00  Qty:  
AHA revitalizing cream 20
Higher potency glycolic acid cream that exfoliates, softens and refines rough, dry and/or thickened skin. 2.5oz tube AHA revitalizing cream 20
 
$24.50  Qty:  
AHA revitalizing gel 15
An oil-free glycolic acid gel that exfoliates, softens and refines without adding unwanted oils to the skin. 4oz bottle AHA revitalizing gel 15
$18.70 
$16.50  Qty:  
AHA revitalizing lotion 15
Glycolic acid lotion that exfoliates, softens and refines rough, dry and/or thickened skin. 8oz bottle AHA revitalizing lotion 15
 
$23.50  Qty:  
AHA revitalizing lotion 20
Higher potency glycolic acid lotion that exfoliates, softens and refines rough, dry and/or thickened skin. 4oz bottle AHA revitalizing lotion 20
$14.00 
$12.60  Qty:  
Glycolic Acid Pads 20%
Hydroxy acid pads that gently shed dead, dull surface cells so that fresh ones can take their place. 50 pads Glycolic Acid Pads 20%
 
$30.50  Qty:  
 
   
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