Introducing Sejong Naseong-dong Dermatology Samsung Clinic.

Many women visit dermatology clinics to improve their skin due to various pigmentation issues on their faces.

 

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However, when consulting with patients, the most common question they ask is this.

 

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🧶 "Do I only need laser treatment for dark spots and blemishes?"

 

In the case of melasma on the face, it needs to be approached differently from common blemishes or age spots. The reason for this distinction in treatment is that pigments such as blemishes, dark spots, freckles, and age spots tend to fade more easily compared to melasma.

 

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On the other hand, melasma is not a condition that can be effectively treated simply by repeated laser treatments.

 

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Then why doesn't treatment with just laser toning cure melasma?

 

Can tone alone improve melasma?

 

Generally, melasma is a pigmentation caused by an increase in melanin pigment in the skin, so some laser toning treatment is necessary.

 

Melasma is a result of aging caused by ultraviolet rays. When examining melasma histologically, the number of melanocytes in the epidermis does not increase.

 

The size of melanocytes is increasing, and the pigment is spreading extensively around them, leading to the production of large amounts of melanin. This excess melanin is excessively transferred to the epidermal cells, causing the skin to appear unevenly pigmented.

 

 

Can tone alone improve melasma?

 

Generally, melasma is a pigmentation caused by an increase in melanin pigment in the skin, so some laser toning treatment is necessary.

 

Melasma is a result of aging caused by ultraviolet rays. When examining melasma histologically, the number of melanocytes in the epidermis does not increase, but the size of the melanocytes is enlarging.

 

Because the pigment spreads extensively around, it creates a large amount of new melanin spots and excessively transfers them to the epidermal cells, causing the color to appear uneven and blotchy.

🧶 "What are effective methods for treating melasma?"

 

To effectively improve dark spots, it is important to create a situation where the secretion of 'cytokines' is slightly suppressed, allowing the stimulated melanocytes to gradually return to normal size. At this time, laser toning should be used together to reduce the color.

 

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Then, what kind of treatment is necessary to restore the dermis layer to normal?

 

Improving the dermis environment refers to promoting the regeneration of collagen within the dermis, with Pico MLA being a representative example.

 

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Pico MLA creates small holes in the dermis layer, and new collagen is produced from these holes. As the amount of collagen increases, the dermis gradually improves to a healthier state.

 

In addition to Pico MLA, when devices such as Secret RF high-frequency are used to insert needles into the skin and deliver high-frequency energy, collagen is induced.

 

A similar phenomenon to Pibo MLA occurs, leading to an improvement in the dermal environment.

 

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Therefore, to effectively and satisfactorily treat melasma, it is necessary to improve the dermal environment while simultaneously undergoing laser toning treatment.

 

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One of the main reasons why melasma treatment has not been properly effective so far is due to various factors.

 

The reason I was not satisfied with the results was simply because I had pigmentation on my skin and only repeatedly and consistently underwent laser toning treatments.

 

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Of course, toning is very important in melasma treatment, but improving the intradermal environment must also be carried out together to achieve effective results.

 

🧶 "Reasons to Improve the Skin Environment"

 

When the dermal environment improves, there are two major benefits: first, the components that activate various melanocytes, such as cytokines, decrease, which allows pigment treatment to be more effective and faster than before.

 

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Additionally, because the skin itself can be improved to a healthy state, there is no reason for excessive melanin production, and it also has the advantage of reducing the likelihood of melasma recurrence.

Please avoid actions that stimulate itching.🥕

 

It is best to reduce actions that stimulate the skin and cause inflammation along with photoaging.

 

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For example, frequent washing or rinsing with water can irritate the skin, leading to minor inflammation, which can activate melanocytes.

 

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Additionally, exposing yourself excessively to sunlight can activate melanocytes, so it is very important to ensure proper sun protection.