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Hyperpigmentationand melasma are two of the most common skin concerns and closely related ones at that.
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And inAllure’s latestSkinfluencervideos, New York City-based board-certified dermatologistShereene Idriss, MD, drops some serious knowledge.
In the first video, Dr. Idriss breaks down the basicdifferences between hyperpigmentation and melasma.
Melasma, on the other hand, is an actual skin condition.
Dr. Idriss’s experience with melasma isn’t just from a professional standpoint.
“I know you might be thinking,What the heck does she know?
“I prescribed myself hydroquinone and tretinoin, which I would use every night.
There are also in-office treatments for hyperpigmentation, which Dr. Idriss discussed in the third video.
What kind of results can you expect?
You’ll have to watch the video to find out.
In fact, why not watch all three?
