{"id":652715,"date":"2022-06-06T12:45:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T16:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/?p=652715&"},"modified":"2022-06-07T10:22:14","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T14:22:14","slug":"nyc-dermatologist-dr-michele-green-reveals-the-secret-to-treating-melasma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/652715\/nyc-dermatologist-dr-michele-green-reveals-the-secret-to-treating-melasma\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC Dermatologist, Dr. Michele Green, Reveals The Secret To Treating Melasma"},"content":{"rendered":"

Michele S. Green M.D., FAAD<\/i><\/b>.<\/span><\/i><\/a>, is a Board-Certified Cosmetic Dermatologist, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and has been an international leader in cosmetic dermatology for over 25 years. Upper East Side patients and those around the globe flock to her practice for cosmetic dermatology treatment. A graduate from Yale University, with an MD and Chief residency from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NYC, Dr. Green treats some of the most discerning, demanding women and men in the world, with issues ranging from premature skin aging to hyperpigmentation, rosacea, wrinkles, acne, skin laxity, hair loss, and sun damage.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Cosmelan before and after<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Photo Credit: Dr. Michele S. Green<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Melasma?<\/h3>\n

Melasma<\/a><\/strong> is a common skin condition that causes dark patches and discoloration on your face and chest. <\/span>In the private dermatology <\/span>office of Dr. Michele Green<\/a><\/strong>, <\/strong>located in NYC\u2019s Upper East Side, melasma is one of the most commonly treated skin conditions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Melasma predominantly appears on the upper lip, the bridge of the nose, forehead, and cheeks. Additionally, it may also appear on sun-exposed areas of the forearms, neck, and shoulders. Patients with darker skin, such as those who are of Latin\/Hispanic, African, Mediterranean, or Middle Eastern descent, are much more likely to suffer from Melasma. Patients with fairer skin may develop melasma, but it is much less noticeable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The dark patches of skin that are related to melasma are typically found on the forehead, cheeks, and the upper lip. Melasma has been found to be linked to an overproduction of melanin in concentrated cells of the skin via melanocytes (melanin-producing cells). But what leads to this overproduction of melanin?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cosmelan 10 weeks before & after<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Photo Credit: Dr. Michele S. Green<\/span><\/p>\n

What causes Melasma?<\/h3>\n

Unfortunately, the exact underlying <\/span>cause of melasma is still unknown<\/a><\/strong>.<\/strong> There exist a number of contributing factors which can lead to the development of melasma. While the exact cause for Melasma is not known, certain groups of people have proven to be affected by it more than others. Apart from ethnicities of darker skin, the majority of those who struggle with the appearance of Melasma are women. While there are men who may experience melasma, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, just 10% of individuals who develop this skin condition are men.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, those who have a family history of melasma or facial hyperpigmentation are more likely to develop this skin condition. A family history of pigmentation or melasma indicates that there may be a genetic component involved in developing melasma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All that said, there have been three predominant triggers to the onset of facial Melasma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n