Does heat aggravate melasma? Dermatologist explains the facts of the disease

Hey MelasmaIt is an incurable disease linked to exposure to sunlight that causes brown spots on the skin, and could cause more concern for Rio residents, who are accustomed to sunbathing most of the year. However, it is possible to get proper treatment and a good dose of protection Living with disorder Walking outside and going to the beach on a sunny day.

“The patient does not need to hide from the sun, which is crucial for health and well-being,” emphasizes the dermatologist Dennis Barceloswith 25 years From experience in the region. Since 2013, she has been at the helm CD Dermatology ClinicIn Leblon alongside his partner and dermatologist Ciro Hirano, which focuses on cosmetics for more than 20 years. According to the doctor facing the disease, which is now under control, an individual can live a normal life by following a preventive routine and effective treatment.

The formula for treating this disorder, previously limited to the clinic, can now be replicated by other doctors, using equipment that uses a fractional carbon dioxide laser. To keep the skin flawless and looking rejuvenated, the procedure is performed Once a year In patients.

“Within a month, our patients see the spots disappear without a rebound effect,” the doctor said, when explaining for the first time the details of the treatment that her clinic created in Transformation experienceThe event promoted by the project Transformation education, Which brought together healthcare professionals in this iconic event Copacabana Palace On September 21 and 22. The meeting, organized by CD itself, was attended by dermatologists from different regions of the country, and even from Portugal, who registered to communicate new technologies and discoveries. Expand vision About skin care.

During a lecture on melasma, which was held on the second day of the event, the doctor also presented recent studies analyzing other possible causes of melasma, In addition to exposure to sunlight. Genetic factors and even sleeping habits may be linked to the disease. Other conditions, generally associated with worsening spots, have no scientifically proven relationship. heat He is one of them.

“There are some myths that hair dryers and saunas worsen melasma. this is not true. “There are more specific cases that have already been studied, such as those involving cooks who spend a lot of time near the stove, but these are exceptions,” explained Denis Barcellos, a specialist at the Brazilian Society of Dermatology, debunking the information that is usually circulated and found in searches. on the Internet. The dermatologist also shared basic tips for patients undergoing treatment: use soap that does not contain a lot of astringency, always moisturize the skin, and avoid acids, loofahs and sponges. The use of vitamin C, generally recommended by doctors, has also been eliminated by specialists. “The most important thing is to take an integrated look at the patient,” Denise reinforced.

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According to the specialist, who has already served more than 20,000 people through her integrative approach, the purpose of the Changeover Education program is to encourage Philosophy of care for the patient as a whole. In addition to the conference, which in its first edition received approximately 70 participants, the educational project designed by the duo of dermatologists aims to provide Continuous support Monthly for online doctors.