Medication and procedures: A dermatologist prescribes suitable drugs to reduce the excess pigmentation in your skin. Most patients receive a prescription for medicine based on their skin type, and also the melasma treatment will be simple such that it can easily apply to the skin at home.

Some Frequent prescriptions may include:

Hydroquinone: It is a Usual treatment for Melasma by most dermatologists. Proper use as a lightening agent can be very effective but can also cause skin sensitivity. Sometimes Hydroquinone is combined with alpha-hydroxy acids to exfoliate the skin faster to quicken the brightening process.
Tretinoin and mild corticosteroid: A combination like this contains a retinoid and an anti-inflammatory, which can even out skin tone.
Triple combination cream: There are specific creams on the market that contain three medications in one; a retinoid, a corticosteroid to reduce inflammation, and Hydroquinone to even out your skin tone.
Other medications: Some dermatologists prescribe gentler drugs like azelaic acid, kojic acid, or vitamin C where the condition hasn’t worsened yet.
Chemical Peel: The dermatologist uses a chemical solution against the Melasma to remove excess pigments from the skin.
Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure of microscopic tears on the skin site. While it heals, it tends to heal in a fashion such that skin has a uniform tone.
Laser and light treatments: Laser Treatments are considered a new generation of treatment by many individuals as they have shown potential improvements in patients.
Platelet-rich plasma: PRP is a technique of injecting the plasma layer into the skin affected with Melasma.A series of short portion of your blood is drawn then separated into its constituents through the help of a machine. One of such constituents is plasma, which is rich in growth harmones. when injected to affected areas, plasma induces growth of new cells. thus forms even toned skin.