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BeautyCuriousAuthor: Elyse M. Love, MD, Ian Michael Crumm
Welcome to BeautyCurious! The podcast for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge about all things beauty and skin health with your hosts Dr. Elyse Love (board-certified dermatologist) and Ian Michael Crumm (esthetician and beauty creator). Hang out with us as we take a deep dive into a new beauty topic each episode so you finish feeling ready to make the best health and beauty decisions for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Arts, Education, Fashion & Beauty, How To Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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How to Treat Melasma and Prevent It From Coming Back
Episode 6
Wednesday, 25 June, 2025
In this highly requested episode of BeautyCurious, Ian Michael Crumm and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Elyse Love take a deep dive into melasma—one of the most misunderstood and frustrating skin conditions.Learn what causes melasma, how it shows up on the face, and why some treatments work better than others. The duo unpacks the five major triggers—hormones, sunlight, heat, pollution, and irritants—and offers expert guidance on navigating both quick-action treatments like hydroquinone and long-term maintenance with topical routines.Plus, get insider tips on OTC solutions, when to seek professional care, and which in-office procedures (like lasers and peels) are worth considering—and which ones to approach with caution.What You’ll Learn:What melasma is and how it typically appearsThe top 5 triggers that worsen melasmaHow hydroquinone fits into a smart treatment planSafe and effective advanced procedures for stubborn pigmentationExpert over-the-counter product picks to use while you wait to see a derm🎙️ Hosted by Ian Michael Crumm & Dr. Elyse LoveSubscribe and leave a review if you found this episode helpful!📲 Follow us on Instagram @beautycuriouspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
