How to treat melasma caused by endocrine disorders

Jul 15, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I am forty years old, and recently my face suddenly developed a lot of melasma spots. My doctor said it's caused by endocrine disorders. What should I do about melasma caused by endocrine imbalance?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Endocrine disorders can cause chloasma, which can be alleviated and treated through various methods. Dietary adjustments are recommended, with increased consumption of foods rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, such as lemons and tomatoes, to inhibit melanin synthesis and promote skin metabolism. Ensuring adequate sleep is important, as good sleep helps reduce the formation of chloasma. Additionally, medication is also an effective approach, such as combined use of vitamin E and vitamin C, and topical agents like hydroquinone and arbutin, though these should be used correctly under a doctor's guidance. For persistent chloasma, laser therapy can be considered, whereby light beams break down pigment particles, which are then expelled from the body. At the same time, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, massage, and other methods can also help improve endocrine disorders and thereby reduce chloasma.