At RefinedMD we understand the emotional as well as the visible impact of melasma. This common pigmentary condition appears as gray-brown or tan patches, often on the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, and bridge of the nose, and is triggered by a mix of sun exposure,...
As we welcome 2025, many of us are setting intentions for improved health and wellness. For those dealing with melasma, a common skin condition characterized by dark, discolored patches, this could be the perfect time to embark on a journey toward clearer, more radiant skin—and...
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....
Summer is coming up, and right now is the perfect time to book your annual dermatology appointment so you can get a head start on undoing signs of aging, sun damage, and more. RefinedMD combines all the facets of skin care that you need for...
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...
If taking better care of your skin and achieving healthier, more beautiful skin is one of your 2023 resolutions, we have you covered (and if it isn’t, it’s not too late to add it to the list). New year, new you has never been easier...
Have you had a skin check in 2022? If not, RefinedMD still has appointments available before the end of the year. There are over 3,000 unique skin conditions and a guarantee that you have at least one of them. Whether it’s acne, rosacea, eczema, or...
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...