TYPES OF MELASMA

Epidermal
  • Well-defined border
  • Dark brown colour
  • Appears more obvious under black light
  • Responds well to treatment

Dermal
  • Ill-defined border
  • Light brown or bluish in colour
  • Unchanged under black light
  • Responds poorly to treatment

Mixed
  • The most common type
  • Combination of bluish, light and dark brown patches
  • Mixed pattern seen under black light
  • Partial improvement with treatment

BEFORE & AFTER