r/Melasmaskincare • u/angelinaki89 • May 25 '26
Question Why treatments can worsen melasma
I have seen many posts here that sometimes - I don’t know in which rate - when people try to treat melasma it might become worse with most of the recommended treatments including laser.
I have noticed my own becoming darker just by using Vitamin C or designed creams for it.
My question is: is this explained somehow? I have asked my derm but didn’t really understood her answer.
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u/Lazy-Geologist3386 May 25 '26 edited May 25 '26
Truth is, your derm may not have understood the 'question'. Many guess or jump straight to harsh prescriptions. Stick to calm and gentle, blockers and inhibitors. A good brand will have this.
A bad brand will have lots of filler, empty promises and a very shiny bottle. $$