Dermatologist's Guide to Melasma - Preventing + Treating | Dr. Jenny Liu

[@mommaday6400]

I've watched a lot of youtube dermatologists advice regarding melasma/hyperpigmentation, they are full of confusing product contents and shameless endorsements of their brands! I found yours to be more straightforward and to the point. Thank you! Can you maybe do a video of the what not to use in combination?

[@susanmcf1]

Great video. Thank you! I haven't found tranexamic acid or vitamin C to lessen my melasma. I have found the Paula's Choice AHA/BHA peel used for 10 minutes once a week to be very helpful. I use EltaMD UV Clear sunscreen and it has improved my skin.I use tretinoin acid and niacinamide nightly.

[@dr.jennyliu]

That’s a great regimen. Certainly if you’re able to see a derm for procedures it may help too

[@cv7958]

Appreciate the video! I have melasma and it's extremely difficult to manage but I do my best using a science-based approach.

[@samiyasweet9164]

How you managed , please guide me

[@robertmark2097]

I got Cured when taking Doctor Iyhere herbal medications For Black Patches on My Face, All Thanks to Doctor Iyhere On KZbin, He has the herbal medicines for Other illnesses too.

[@AwanSaab-ho9is]

Please same here guide me

[@Ramenlover0606]

Hi doctor... I have a melasma on my face ... I consulted with dermatologist and she recommended me hydroquinone 4percentage ... After three months of using there is little changes but after I stop using ,the melasma comes back more darker and wider... Why is this so and I always stay indoor and I apply sunscreen SPF 50 even though melasma is there

[@midlifemom5829]

Please provide deep discussion of hyperpigmentation/melasma for people of color

[@lllee3476]

Thank you! Your videos on melasma and treatments that target dark spots help me narrow product selections and see what might work for me.

[@robertmark2097]

I got Cured when taking Doctor Iyhere herbal medications For Black Patches on My Face, All Thanks to Doctor Iyhere On KZbin, He has the herbal medicines for Other illnesses too.

[@nichegoseberazdvatri]

I got it after my last laser hair removal. All treatments were fine. And last one had a devastating effect. I'm broken beyond repair. Trying so hard to find a solution. Waiting for my derm appointment next week it is a torture. I hope they help me.

[@sallylowe5941]

Thank you, Dr Liu! This is exactly what I need. It would be very helpful if you could specify what brightening products can/cannot be mixed with Vitamin C in the morning routine and vice versa for Retinol/retinoid . Many thanks!

[@dr.jennyliu]

Mostly is the irritation. Unless it’s formulated in one product I personally recommend not using vit c with hydroxyacids together. And avoid apply retinoid and hydroxyacid together

[@robertmark2097]

I got Cured when taking Doctor Iyhere herbal medications For Black Patches on My Face, All Thanks to Doctor Iyhere On KZbin, He has the herbal medicines for Other illnesses too.

[@JulesTomasi]

What worked for me was to bomb it with active non stop to exterminate it. Sunscreen every single day and reapply it every 2 hours if I'm outside, azelaic acid, retinoids, glycolic acid, laser treatments, vitamin C PLUS a hat during the summer. I made my sun hats part of my outfits so I don't look like a weirdo. Thank God my skin can take many actives and I can mix and match them without irritation. This summer my skin looks amazing and I do go out and enjoy myself.

[@rosatorres6430]

Hi Dr Liu new subscriber here! Very good information on melasma and its possible treatments, thanks so much I live in a tropical environment and sun exposure is year round, but im watching it more as I age and will look into the products you have suggested as they sound good. Sunscreen is paramount I agree!

[@pribumibandung]

Hello from Switzerland. I just find this video.its realy great informations and educations from you. Thankyou so much.Greetings👍👍👍🥰

[@vomittux]

kind of a weird compliment but you have the best voice ever

[@stseinyt]

I like the tinted sunscreen advice, thank you

[@patriciapurser5856]

Thank you for this video, it has been more helpful than my dermatologist.

[@afsarjahan3299]

Your 💯 right sunprotection is the key to reduce melasma

[@maryannsamares8117]

I have malasma after born my kids 😥

[@Arnamoo]

Do you have any tips for Psoriasis for Women? :) Thank you :)

[@mariaespinoza-bn3zc]

The video is very helpful. Thank you

[@soans2128]

Can’t afford so costly products please mention affordable one pls have pigmentations around mouth 33 year female from India pls

[@RosemarieBorje]

Thanks for sharing this video ❤️❤️❤️

[@noellemanicad1194]

Hi is this ok for skincare routine? AM -cerave acne foaming cleanser 4%benzoyl peroxide -good molecules niacinade brightening toner -the ordinary azelaic acid -cerave moisturizer -cerave tinted sunscreen PM -cerave hydrating cleanser -goodmolecules niacinamide brightening toner -tretinoin -moisturizer Thank you

[@dr.jennyliu]

If it’s working for you and not causing irritation🙌

[@stellahndlovu3112]

Thank you very much

[@nicod2213]

What sort of skin do you have? I have rosacea, and hyperpigmentation/melasma. I'm a light to medium skin tone, just wondering if your products would suit me.

[@Kathy-22]

@@dr.jennyliu, excellent video. Very informative. Thank you dr. Liu.

[@JstillDorah]

Hi, Is skin hypopigmentation also due to melasma?

[@_iam.belask]

Yes I need info on oral transemic acid

[@howen7478]

Micro needling is safe for melasma? I have been doing the needling and Q switch laser regularly but my pigments started to fade but some melasma on check bone came back darker. Wondering if the needling caused this to be darkened.

[@BibbBe-tq9eg]

It made mine worse even though I did everything the dermatologist said to do. Sunscreen sunscreen

[@velroneramdon2289]

Hi Doctor , thank you for sharing what is the office procedure for melasma, could you please explain?

[@EllisBlack-ys5ne]

What do you think Hydroquinone products for melasma?

[@Jaycubvonfazbearthefourth]

Obagi has a 7% arbutin product that is effective but I hate using it… feels so occlusive and pore clogging. Do you know of any other products like that? 2% is just not effective, I’ve tried! Obagi also has 4% but it’s a Vit C and would like to know if there are other options that don’t oxidize so quickly. Thank you!

[@nicod2213]

The ordinary has one but I'm not sure of the percentage

[@Pinkhair332]

Hi doctor, what office treatments are good for melasma? Could you list them in most beneficial pls. Thank you

[@robertmark2097]

I got Cured when taking Doctor Iyhere herbal medications For Black Patches on My Face, All Thanks to Doctor Iyhere On KZbin, He has the herbal medicines for Other illnesses too.

[@Jaycubvonfazbearthefourth]

I hear others say glycolic acid isn’t good for melasma… can you set the record straight on that? Don’t peels cause inflammation, causing melasma to get worse, or is that just at home peels? Thank you!

[@dr.jennyliu]

Yep it’s a balance. Any peels regardless of ingredient if too strong (you kind have to earn your peel) can worsen hyperpigmentations! So it’s really important to either test before use if you’re sensitive or start of slowly and gradually increase frequency or strength

[@rubinarashid6331]

Basically cause of melasma is a metablic problem in 40%. 2 types Dermal Epidermal If ferritin is normal Rhyroid n liver tests normal Pre duabtics also prone Sugary foods make worse Tretinion Vit c Hydroquinone gold standard Walk / exercises sun blockkhelp a lot

[@riaxhigne7645]

Hello! Dr Jenney, I have melasma since I was young bec of my ignorance of some products that cause my face damage. Now I am 41yrs and my melasma getting darker I want to ask u what kind if cream can I use to just brightens my melasma? I hope u can help me. Im here now in Belgium pls advise me a good product can buy over the counter and not expensive.(Im a Filipina) God bless you!

[@AwanSaab-ho9is]

I am Pakistani plz help me

[@jaybee1086]

Hi Dr. Liu, Where I can purchase that hydroquinone serum?

[@pavang5531]

Hello I have a question but is not related to this topic. I have smiling eye bags. When I was younger the bags just do like aegyo bags but over the years I’ve noticed that the crease is getting lower and lower like eye bags whenever I smile. And the bags are only noticeable when I smile my resting face doesn’t really see. Do you have suggestions?

[@wandacruzvi]

Peri menopause is causing my melasma

[@bhagyatasane1597]

Hi Dr. Liu. I have stubborn melasma. There are many medications for this. And it is difficult to keep on trying all those alternately. So please suggest me the effective am and pm skincare routine.

[@abyusif-9325]

Goodmorning everyone I want to say a very special thank you to Dr Iyhere and his amazing colleagues for making this herbal treatment possible, he is indeed the best herbal Doctor in Africa.

[@a.l.e.m.]

I see a cerave product sitting next to you, but I didn't hear you mention the name...?

[@janetrodriguez5445]

Do I need to take Heliocare once or twice a day?

[@mangoekiwi]

Would you be able to share how one can manage hair loss?

[@kiara3391]

Hello, is there a way to communicate with you for a medical opinion?

[@starky88]

Hydroquinone burnt my skin....so that was fun. It's harsh stuff and did nothing for me. I might have sensitive skin.

[@TheOne_11]

Hello. Could you treat it, I mean, has your skin return back to normal?

[@starky88]

@Charos Tulanbayeva Yeah, as soon as I stopped using it, my skin returned to normal.

[@Adlesirg]

Are these products and in office treatments beneficial on darker ethic skin?...

[@pankajk-shorts]

I am from India I have melasma, give me advise for treatment.

[@vivianfrankielam1147]

Thanks for sharing😊 I have a question. My skin is very thin and sensitive. Can I go ahead to do ipl machine or peeling ?

[@theressajones7003]

Thank you so much for the infomation

[@maggiekuo223]

Are there any restrictions for medi spa treatments when taking the Heliocare supplements?

[@angelagalluzzo883]

What are your thoughts on using self-tanning serums on your face when having melasma? Do you recommend any self-tanning serums?

[@teresapena4228]

Hello Dr. A week a go I had a químical done at my dermatologist office, I suffer from melasma for about 4 years, VI peeling is the brand’s name, the statistician told me that I need 2 more peelings

[@teresapena4228]

Químical peeling

[@romasfav1357]

What do you think of Glutathione in treating melasma ?

[@galato4234]

I would like to have more product recommendations, un product with various actives to even up skin tone for mature skin. Thank you so much! Also, if we could face wash with BP 4% (2nd. cleanser) and Tretinoin and moisturizer. Thanks again.

[@dr.jennyliu]

What products do you want me to review? Yes okay to use 4% BPO assuming your not having irritation and safe to combine with retinoid

[@galato4234]

​@@dr.jennyliu Thank you so much for your response, Dr. Liu. Please review the following products: Vichy Liftactiv Vitamin C Serum Brightening Skin Corrector. Skinceuticals Fusion mineral tinted with 5% zinc and 6% titanium that I use and love but I heard that contains too low % of zinc. Is that true? Thanks for doing these very educational and understandable videos. Congratulations!

[@atsalowviiri1247]

Hlw mam i have pigmentation on my left n right side face can you please suggest me a good product cream

[@anadudnik84]

Thanks for the information. Do you think using mineral non tinted sunscreen but applying a layer on foundation on top would be a good substitute for tinted sunscreen?❤

[@pr9958]

Unfortunately not. Tinted sunscreens offer iron oxides and they are not the same as a tinted foundation unless they have specific iron oxide elements integrated into them.

[@nayarasoares6279]

Your vídeo Is amazing!!!❤❤❤❤

[@Rose-gw5ub]

How to remove black heads from cheeks and nose my skin is not oily I have dry sensitive skin

[@EnvyBlu]

Salicylic acid is the best for blackheads

[@BethPulgo-ee8ex]

Saan mabili po yan

[@RebeccaLuang-gw5yr]

Thank you Dr

[@hollyc3838]

I thought you can't use azelaic acid with retinol at the same time (in the evening). Can you clarify? Thanks.

[@dr.jennyliu]

You can azelaic acid, even though it has the acid and its name is pretty gentle

[@hollyc3838]

@@dr.jennyliu Can I use azelaic acid after mandelic acid (both from the Ordinary)? I'm using it to treat hyper pigmentation.

[@katiebellamartinezchannel9587]

Thank you

[@Haydee483]

Done a lot of creams and peels nothing help

[@paleishadiengdoh]

Hello. It's a very helpful video. But i have a question. What if we are using different brands for each product. Will it cause any problem to my skin(Melasma)

[@lalavisayas7562]

Have you notice her eye brows other side is darker.

[@ellennewme1370]

I got melasma after chemical peels .. I am helpless now

[@goldenrose9460]

Healthy syrus ❤😊

[@nazeeya9528]

You are so knowledgeable . Thank you❤

[@ramulatisiko9868]

Ihave too much marasma on my face wat can ido

[@bernadettemeade4685]

I notice her eye brow the other side is darker

[@ayasharahat6882]

Is there any use of physics in dermatology? After 12th

[@DoctorNeharSinam]

What are you asking? I mean what's the purpose of your question?

[@ShySiSterS2]

Hi ma'am...can u plz make a vdo for children s....creams.. sunscreen etc

[@barbaryotik78]

tnx for the info doc, PLS don't get me wrong ur eyebrow doc...?

[@ehmmyorellano]

She forgot?

[@vnicetv526]

Not only eyebrow half of her face is different

[@IrmakGezgin]

Tretin , tretinoin ❤

[@tomngesh1951]

Dr Liu, could you just do a video with a night time routine for melisma ? Thanks

[@robertmark2097]

I got Cured when taking Doctor Iyhere herbal medications For Black Patches on My Face, All Thanks to Doctor Iyhere On KZbin, He has the herbal medicines for Other illnesses too.

[@SG-wq4rm]

She seems like one of those doctors who listen to you but don't care. Her gestures are.....it's very common, it's hard to treat but thank God it's not me who is suffering.

[@destinychild4659]

I think she cares. But reality is there is no cure. I have listened many melasma videos, and it's always the same story. There are things that can help but no cure.

[@xxphanaxx]

Ty💗

[@nuruddinsikdar2675]

good

[@lilyt_art]

All I keep thinking is I love those earrings! 😍

[@rinzuali2526]

❤❤

[@maryannmendoza4729]

Melasma from Chemotherapy drugs

[@cocoa575]

So sorry about that :(

[@Stardust475]

Yes it happens to Asians and darker skin tones

[@SDU500]

She talks funny.. Trying to hard to get the CA accent 🙄 put speed on 1.5 so it is not as annoying listening to her

[@tiziay]

Her voice is fine...

[@shahidulislam-ld3js]

Is it safe during pregnancy? ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@iamthetruthbearer]

No!! Not safe!!