Melasma

Hyperpigmentation and melasma often terms used interchangeably. There are many types of hyperpigmentation, and melasma is one that impacts over five million Americans—and can be improved at RefinedMD. This pigmentary condition mostly affects women, and like “general hyperpigmentation” it can appear anywhere on the skin...

You know that brown patches on the skin are common and often caused by sun damage, but what about when those patches are gray? RefinedMD treats a wide range of skin issues, including the lesser known melasma. Melasma can also be brownish in color and...

There are over 3,000 unique skin conditions, so it’s nearly guaranteed that millennials are struggling with a few. Now in their 30s and 40s, at RefinedMD we’re seeing an increase in millennials seeking out treatments for a myriad of skin conditions—and we couldn’t be happier....

Many medical and dermatological skin conditions also have a cosmetic component, including melasma. This is a stubborn type of hyperpigmentation that can be triggered by exposure to the sun, making those who live in California especially prone to struggling with this condition year-round. Sunscreen can...

Melasma is the most stubborn form of hyperpigmentation, often presenting during hormone shifts as gray in color and spreading across the bridge of the nose and cheeks—thus dubbed the “mask of pregnancy.” RefinedMD offers many treatments to minimize melasma, including LaseMD. This laser is equal...