MAIDSTONE
PRIVATE DERMATOLOGY
MELASMA
82 KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT
What is Melasma?
If you’ve noticed dark patches on your cheeks, forehead, nose, or upper lip that haven’t responded to over-the-counter brightening creams, you may be experiencing melasma.
This pigmentation disorder occurs when melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment, become overactive, creating persistent brown or grey-brown patches.
Melasma is often triggered by sun exposure, which reactivates pigment cells, hormonal changes such as pregnancy, oral contraceptives, or HRT, and sometimes a genetic predisposition.
At Juvenology, every plan is evidence-based, safe, and designed to protect your skin while addressing the underlying causes of pigmentation.
Combination Targeted Approach
The cornerstone of effective melasma treatment is prescription-strength topical therapy. Hydroquinone 4% is considered the gold-standard tyrosinase inhibitor and is usually prescribed for three to six months. Tretinoin, typically 0.05–0.1%, helps increase cellular turnover and improve pigment fading. Azelaic acid, 15–20%, can be used alone or in combination for those with sensitive skin or as an alternative to hydroquinone.
Once your skin has adapted to these treatments, supportive therapies can be introduced. Chemical peels and medical-grade skincare can enhance results and maintain improvements, but they must be carefully selected.
I assess each patient individually to determine which combination approach best suits their melasma type, skin tolerance, and lifestyle. This personalised strategy ensures treatments are both safe and effective, giving your skin the best chance for long-term improvement.
Nurse Rebecca
Most people think skincare is about what you put ON your skin.
They buy serums. They follow routines. They try the latest miracle ingredient. But true skin health doesn't start at the surface. It starts in the deeper layers where cellular turnover happens, where collagen is produced, where inflammation either heals or becomes chronic.
As an NMC Registered Nurse Prescriber, Rebecca can assess your skin at a clinical level and create treatment plans that include prescription-strength solutions most clinics can't offer.
Her approach isn't about trends. It's about improving skin function, reducing inflammation, and creating long-term skin health.
Ready for clinical-grade skincare? Book your consultation with Nurse Rebecca today.
