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May
What is the best treatment for melasma?
For patients with melasma, finding the best treatment for their condition can be confusing. Melasma is a condition that affects the skin. Also known as chloasma, this condition results in over 200,000 cases in America each year. Dr. Mary Lupo sees many patients in the New Orleans, LA area dealing with this treatable condition.
What is melasma?
Melasma is known as the appearance of brown or grayish patches of discoloration on the skin. It typically occurs on the face and is seen on the forehead, cheeks, nose, and the chin. The most common reason it develops is due to excessive sun exposure or hormonal changes. It is seen more in women than men.
What is the best treatment for melasma?
There are several ways to address melasma.
- Sunscreen – sunscreen is one way to not only protect the skin from sun damage, but to reduce the chances of developing melasma in patients who may be more susceptible to it.
- Skin lightening and brightening treatments – topical skin lightening treatments may also assist in reducing the appearance of melasma patches on the face.
- Nutraceuticals with anti-oxidant benefits
Melasma will sometimes go away on its own, especially when it is caused by hormonal changes. Some women who develop melasma when they start birth control pills or hormonal replacement supplements will notice the condition goes away when they stop taking these medications.
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Dr. Mary Lupo, dedicated dermatologist, assists patients in the New Orleans, LA area with a wide range of skin conditions and disorders. Her practice, the Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology, is committed to providing individuals with treatment options that are safe, effective, and affordable. Call (504) 777-3047 today to schedule an appointment.
Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology
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Our mission at the Lupo Center is to provide patients with innovative, effective, and ethical care to make each person look and feel their personal best. To fulfill our goal, we provide state-of-the-art medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatments to all patients.
Board-certified dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology Mary P. Lupo, MD, has been a leader in the field of non-surgical rejuvenation since 1983. She travels internationally to teach her innovative techniques, and her reputation brings in patients from around the country. She started the first formal residency training program for injectables and peels in 1983 at Tulane Medical School and served as past president of the Women’s Dermatologic Society, adjunct professor of dermatology at Tulane, and a founder of Cosmetic Boot Camp. Dr. Lupo holds membership in many prestigious dermatology associations, participates in clinical trials for the approval of new drugs and devices, and acts as an advisor for numerous aesthetic-minded companies.
Dr. Lupo was recently recognized as a trailblazer for women in dermatology and for her dedication to educating dermatology residents and fellows.
She has also received the following awards:
- 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 from the 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Recognizes full-time academicians who have dedicated their careers to educating dermatology residents and fellows;
- 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐝, 𝐌𝐃 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 and 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 from the 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 – Recognizes dermatologists of national prominence who have been trailblazers for women in some aspect of dermatology.
Dr. Lupo has authored over 90 published articles and book chapters and has spoken on various dermatological topics at nearly 480 national and international meetings and seminars.