What causes melasma when it suddenly appears? Learn about home care management, prevention methods, and even dermatological procedures.

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Have you ever been flustered one day while looking in the mirror because you suddenly noticed freckles? Your skin may usually be clear, but at some point, brown spots can appear on your cheeks or cheekbones.

It is said that melasma is often caused by a complex interplay of various factors, such as ultraviolet rays, hormones, and skin irritation.

Today, I will summarize the causes of sudden melasma appearance, methods to manage and prevent it through home care, and helpful dermatological procedures!

1. Causes of sudden melasma

1) Increased UV exposure

When melasma appears suddenly, the cause can be ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV rays are said to stimulate melanin production, leading to pigmentation on the skin. It is reported that melasma often appears suddenly, especially during spring and summer, as UV rays are strong during these seasons.

 

2) Hormonal changes

It is said that melasma can also be caused by hormonal changes. According to health information from Seoul National University Hospital, melasma can occur during pregnancy or after taking oral contraceptives.

 

3) Aging

In addition to this, it is said that melasma can worsen if the distribution of melanin becomes unbalanced due to aging.

2. Melasma Home Care Management and Prevention Methods

It is said that managing melasma at home is helpful when it appears suddenly. I will share a few ways to manage and prevent melasma with home care.

 

1) Thorough UV protection

It is recommended to use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every day, and applying it thoroughly before going out and reapplying it every 2 to 3 hours is said to help prevent melasma.

 

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2) Use cosmetics containing whitening ingredients

It is said that consistently using products containing whitening ingredients such as Vitamin C or niacinamide can help alleviate hyperpigmentation.

 

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3) Skin moisturization + barrier care

It is recommended to take care of your skin regularly by using moisturizing or regenerating creams, as dry skin or a compromised skin barrier can make it sensitive to external stimuli and easily lead to hyperpigmentation.

3. Dermatological procedures for melasma management

If melasma appears suddenly and is difficult to improve with home care alone, receiving dermatological treatments can be helpful. Let me tell you about a few dermatological procedures that can help with melasma management.

 

1) Pico Toning

PicoToning is a laser procedure that uses picosecond-scale laser irradiation to destroy pigments more precisely and finely. It is said to help alleviate melasma or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

The price for the Maypure Pico Toning first-visit event is said to be 9,000 won.

 

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2) Collagen Toning

Collagen toning is a laser procedure that promotes collagen regeneration by delivering energy deep into the dermis without damaging the epidermis. It is said to help improve pigmentation disorders such as melasma and blemishes, as well as shrink pores and improve skin elasticity.

The event price for Maypure Collagen Toning is 60,000 won per session, and the first-visit event price is 40,000 won.

 

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3) Meladys

It is said that when melasma appears suddenly, it can be improved with skin booster treatments in addition to laser procedures. In the case of Meladuse, it contains intensive whitening ingredients that inhibit melanin synthesis, enabling the care of melasma and blemishes, and is also said to help improve skin tone.

The event price for Maypure Meladuse is 120,000 won per session, and the first-visit event price is 89,000 won.

 

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4. Q&A

1) What lifestyle habits worsen melasma?

Failure to apply sunscreen properly, or frequently touching or rubbing the skin, can worsen melasma.

 

2) How should I care for my skin after a melasma laser treatment?

After laser treatment, you should pay attention to soothing and moisturizing the skin, and it is important to apply sunscreen thoroughly to prevent the recurrence of melasma.

 

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Although melasma may appear as if it simply pops up one day, it is said to be a problem that develops due to the accumulation of factors such as UV rays and skin irritation. Therefore, rather than trying to get rid of it in the short term, it is most important to identify the cause and manage it consistently.

I hope you refer to the melasma care methods I shared today and take care of them in advance before they get darker!

 

- References

Seoul National University Hospital Health Information

 

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