
How to fade melasma on the face
Disease description:
I have melasma on both sides of my face, and my skin appears very sallow. I feel I must wear makeup every day before going out to meet people. How can I lighten the melasma on my face?

To reduce facial melasma, consider the following comprehensive approaches:
1. **Medication**: Oral medications, such as vitamin E, can help regulate endocrine function. Combined with topical creams that lighten pigmentation, such as tretinoin cream or azelaic acid cream, these can help alleviate melasma.
2. **Chemical Peeling**: Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) promote epidermal cell turnover and accelerate the transport and elimination of melanin granules from the basal layer to the stratum corneum, thereby reducing pigmentation.
3. **Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)**: Through the use of herbal decoctions, acupuncture, and facial masks, TCM can help regulate the internal environment of the body and reduce pigmentation from within.
4. **Lifestyle Modifications**: Practice sun protection and avoid direct sunlight; consume more foods rich in vitamin C, such as lemons and walnuts; maintain a healthy lifestyle and emotional well-being, avoiding excessive fatigue and mood swings.
Combining the above methods can effectively reduce facial melasma. However, please note that skin types and individual conditions vary, so it is most important to choose an approach suitable for your own skin and health condition.