How do you get rid of sun discoloration on your face?

These treatments should all be performed by a trained skin care professional.

Laser resurfacing. During laser resurfacing, a wand-like device is used to deliver beams of light that remove sun damaged skin layer by layer.
Intense pulse light (IPL).
Cryotherapy.
Chemical peels.
Microdermabrasion.

Why is my skin discolored after being in the sun?

To protect itself from the damaging effects of the sun, your skin increases its production of the brown pigment called melanin. The extra melanin makes your skin look darker or sun-tanned. Sometimes the sun causes an uneven increase in melanin production, which produces irregular coloring (pigmentation) of the skin.

How long does it take for chloasma to go away?

Chloasma typically begins to fade after a few months of optimal treatment or upon resolution of the potential contributing factors. For instance, when chloasma is triggered by hormonal changes related to pregnancy, hyperpigmentation usually fades away on its own a few months after delivery.

Can you reverse sun damage on face?

You can reverse melasma with many of the same treatments that work for age spots, such as skin-lightening creams. One study found that hydroquinone, kojic acid, and glycolic acid all worked well in reducing the splotches. Chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and laser therapy are also options.

Is it too late to reverse sun damage?

No matter how many years of sun damage your skin has suffered, it’s not too late to start reversing the damage. Apply your sunscreen, grab your hat, and head off to your dermatologist to talk about a treatment plan that will take your skin back to its younger, healthier days.

Why does my face look blotchy after tanning?

The most straightforward cause of a tanning bed rash is dry skin. If you start your tanning session with dry skin, tanning lamps can zap the moisture from the top layer of your skin. This can cause your skin to rebel with itchy, scaly patches. Another cause is ultraviolet (UV) overexposure.

Does melasma ever go away?

Depending on the person, melasma may go away on its own, it may be permanent, or it may respond to treatment within a few months. Most cases of melasma will fade away with time and especially with good protection from sunlight and other sources of light.

What is skin Dyschromia?

Dyschromia is a change in color of the skin or nails. Although not specific to pigmentation, it is usually used to reference abnormality in pigmentation, but it can be a change in color, a loss or increase in pigmentation.