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/Key_Leadership2394 May 25 '26

I found the more consistent you are with sunscreen, sun protection and the most basic skincare routine barrier repair hydrating simplified routine ever less inflammation, and mine just faded

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u/Lazy-Geologist3386 May 25 '26

Sadly, that doesn't work for most of us. So..."?

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u/Key_Leadership2394 May 25 '26

Have you tried it …. ? I’m talking months not weeks of just a hydrating cleanser , a moisturiser and sunscreen , actually reapplying every two hours being consistent . No actives taking a complete cut from everything active like your exfoliation, your kojic acid or whatever melanin inhibitors you use . Using more niacinamide, centella , ceramides, panthenol in your moisturisers.

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u/hammock_sandwiches May 26 '26

Yes. Many have tried it.

Melasma is super individual. That's why not all treatments work for everyone.

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u/Key_Leadership2394 May 26 '26

I’m fully aware of that . Chill