SKIN CONDITION GUIDE
Melasma Treatment in Seoul
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Melasma is hormone- and UV-driven pigment, usually on cheeks and forehead, that can worsen with aggressive laser. Safe treatment combines low-energy pico toning (5–10 sessions), oral or topical medication such as tranexamic acid when suitable, and daily SPF. Expect gradual fading and maintenance.
Dr. Yang Jung-hwa, MD — board-certified dermatologist, Seoul National University
Signs and symptoms
- Symmetrical brown patches on cheeks, forehead or lip
What causes it
Hormones, UV, heat, genetics.
How Dr. Yang treats it
Gentle, repeated treatment; avoid heat-based lasers.
Recommended treatments
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Frequently asked questions
Can melasma be cured?
It can be controlled and faded; it can return with sun or hormones. Read more.
November 2026
General information only, not a diagnosis. Treatment is decided at consultation with a board-certified dermatologist.
Board-certified
Diagnosis by an SNU-trained dermatologist, not a menu.
Measured
Mark-Vu imaging tracks your progress over time.
Combined
15 devices so the plan fits the cause.
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Plans built around your days in Seoul.
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