In skin phototypes I-IV, epidermal melasma is accentuated but dermal melasma is not. Successful treatment of melasma involves the triad of sun blocks, bleach, and time.

During this exam, the lamp highlights epidermal melasma, but not dermal melasma. Histologic studies demonstrate increased melanin in either the epidermis (basal and suprabasal layers), ...

Melasma can be separated into epidermal, dermal, and mixed types Epidermal melasma is defined by: Border: well-defined; Colour: dark brown; Wood lamp: appears more obvious; ...

Ahead, everything you need to know about getting rid of melasma, plus the best at-home products and in-office treatments for fading it fast according to derms. Skip to main content ...