Pigmentation · 4 min read ·
What causes melasma and can it go away?
Hormones, sun and visible light all trigger melasma. Managing it long term.
Quick answer: Melasma is triggered by hormones, UV and visible light, and genetics. It can fade, especially after pregnancy, but often needs long-term management with sun protection and pigment-controlling skincare.
Triggers
Pregnancy, contraception, sun, heat and visible light.
Will it go?
Sometimes after hormones settle, but it often returns with sun.
Treatment
Gentle peels, prescription creams and tinted SPF.
Avoid heat
Saunas and aggressive laser can worsen it.
Common questions
Why tinted SPF?
Iron oxides in tinted SPF help block visible light, which affects melasma.
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Written by the Skin Deep Aesthetics clinical team, 6 Carlisle Road, Derry. This article is general information, not medical advice. Book a consultation for advice about your own skin.
