{"id":3912,"date":"2025-06-19T11:41:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T04:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/?p=3912"},"modified":"2025-06-19T11:41:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T04:41:45","slug":"types-of-melasma-and-effective-treatment-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/news-events\/types-of-melasma-and-effective-treatment-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Melasma and Effective Treatment Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Melasma is one of the most common skin concerns, especially among women. While there are many treatment options, it&#8217;s essential to understand the types of melasma in order to choose the right approach. In this article, <strong><span style=\"color: #ed1c24;\"><a style=\"color: #ed1c24;\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/\">HBIO Clinic<\/a> <\/span><\/strong>will guide you through melasma classification, how to differentiate types of melasma, and the most effective treatment methods.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/news-events\/types-of-melasma-and-effective-treatment-options\/#Common_Types_of_Melasma_and_How_to_Differentiate_Them\" >Common Types of Melasma and How to Differentiate Them<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/news-events\/types-of-melasma-and-effective-treatment-options\/#Epidermal_Melasma\" >Epidermal Melasma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/news-events\/types-of-melasma-and-effective-treatment-options\/#Dermal_Melasma\" >Dermal Melasma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/news-events\/types-of-melasma-and-effective-treatment-options\/#Mixed_Melasma\" >Mixed Melasma<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/news-events\/types-of-melasma-and-effective-treatment-options\/#Causes_of_Different_Types_of_Melasma\" >Causes of Different Types of Melasma<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/news-events\/types-of-melasma-and-effective-treatment-options\/#Due_to_Hormonal_Changes_and_Aging_Process\" >Due to Hormonal Changes and Aging Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/news-events\/types-of-melasma-and-effective-treatment-options\/#Due_to_Unhealthy_Diet_and_Lifestyle\" >Due to Unhealthy Diet and Lifestyle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/news-events\/types-of-melasma-and-effective-treatment-options\/#Due_to_UV_Exposure\" >Due to UV Exposure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/news-events\/types-of-melasma-and-effective-treatment-options\/#Due_to_Cosmetic_Overuse\" >Due to Cosmetic Overuse<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/news-events\/types-of-melasma-and-effective-treatment-options\/#How_to_Prevent_and_Treat_Melasma_Effectively\" >How to Prevent and Treat Melasma Effectively<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/news-events\/types-of-melasma-and-effective-treatment-options\/#Use_Sun_Protection_Measures\" >Use Sun Protection Measures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/news-events\/types-of-melasma-and-effective-treatment-options\/#Maintain_a_Healthy_Lifestyle\" >Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/news-events\/types-of-melasma-and-effective-treatment-options\/#Choose_Trusted_Skincare_Products\" >Choose Trusted Skincare Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/news-events\/types-of-melasma-and-effective-treatment-options\/#Choose_Aesthetic_Technologies_to_Treat_Melasma\" >Choose Aesthetic Technologies to Treat Melasma<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"545\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Melasma\"><\/span><strong>What is Melasma?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"762\">Melasma is a skin condition that often appears in women over 30, particularly during pregnancy and perimenopause. It is caused by excess melanin pigment accumulating under the skin, forming brown or grayish patches.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2849\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2849\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2849\" src=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tinh-trang-nam-da-la-gi.jpg\" alt=\"What is Melasma?\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tinh-trang-nam-da-la-gi.jpg 787w, https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tinh-trang-nam-da-la-gi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tinh-trang-nam-da-la-gi-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What is Melasma?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"830\"><strong>Read now: <span style=\"color: #ed1c24;\"><a style=\"color: #ed1c24;\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/melasma-pigmentation-treatment\/\">Melasma Pigmentation Treatment<\/a> <\/span>\u2013 A Radiant Skin Solution from Within<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"830\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Types_of_Melasma_and_How_to_Differentiate_Them\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"830\">Common Types of Melasma and How to Differentiate Them<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1051\">According to clinical research, melasma is categorized into three main types: epidermal melasma, dermal melasma, and mixed melasma. Below are the features, causes, and images of melasma types that are commonly seen.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1081\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Epidermal_Melasma\"><\/span><em><strong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1079\">Epidermal Melasma<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1550\">\n<li data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1330\">\n<p data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1330\"><strong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1105\">Identifying Signs<\/strong>: This is the most common type of melasma. It appears as flat brown or gray patches around 2\u20134 cm, spreading gradually. It affects the upper layers of the skin and is often found on the cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1550\">\n<p data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1550\"><strong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1343\">Causes<\/strong>: Triggers include UV rays, pollution, side effects from birth control pills, or low-quality skincare products. Since it affects only the epidermis, it&#8217;s one of the easier types of skin melasma to treat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1577\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dermal_Melasma\"><\/span><em><strong data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1575\">Dermal Melasma<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1900\">\n<li data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1800\">\n<p data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1800\"><strong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1601\">Identifying Signs<\/strong>: Appears as small dark brown, bluish, or gray spots, about the size of a pinhead. These spots lie deeper in the skin layers compared to epidermal melasma. Common on the forehead, cheeks, and chin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1900\">\n<p data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1900\"><strong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1813\">Causes<\/strong>: Often linked to aging, hormonal imbalances, genetics, stress, and postpartum changes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1926\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mixed_Melasma\"><\/span><em><strong data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1924\">Mixed Melasma<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"2326\">\n<li data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"2226\">\n<p data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2226\"><strong data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1950\">Identifying Signs<\/strong>: A combination of both epidermal and dermal melasma. Skin shows both large light patches and deep-colored spots of various sizes. This is the most difficult <strong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2133\">melasma type to treat<\/strong>. It typically appears on the nose bridge, cheeks, upper lip, forehead, and under the eyes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2326\">\n<p data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2326\"><strong data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2239\">Causes<\/strong>: A mix of aging, genetics, sun exposure, environmental pollution, and hormonal shifts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2850\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2850\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2850\" src=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cac-loai-nam-da-pho-bien.jpg\" alt=\"Common Types of Melasma\" width=\"600\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cac-loai-nam-da-pho-bien.jpg 800w, https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cac-loai-nam-da-pho-bien-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cac-loai-nam-da-pho-bien-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Common Types of Melasma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"191\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Different_Types_of_Melasma\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"191\">Causes of Different Types of Melasma<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"288\">Melasma can be caused by internal body factors or external environmental reasons. Specifically:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"344\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Due_to_Hormonal_Changes_and_Aging_Process\"><\/span><em><strong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"344\">Due to Hormonal Changes and Aging Process<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"606\">The natural aging process and hormonal fluctuations weaken our skin and reduce its ability to protect itself against harmful external factors. This makes the skin more vulnerable to pollution and sunlight, stimulating melanin production and leading to melasma.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"656\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Due_to_Unhealthy_Diet_and_Lifestyle\"><\/span><em><strong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"656\">Due to Unhealthy Diet and Lifestyle<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"934\">If our diet is unbalanced and we frequently consume fried and oily foods, protein molecules lose elasticity and reduce the skin&#8217;s ability to regenerate. Collagen fibers in the skin are severely damaged, making the skin weaker, more susceptible to UV rays, and forming melasma.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"967\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Due_to_UV_Exposure\"><\/span><em><strong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"967\">Due to UV Exposure<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1220\">Likewise, when directly exposed to sunlight, melanocyte cells in the skin produce melanin to protect it. Although this mechanism defends the skin against harmful agents, it unintentionally causes melanin buildup, resulting in pigmentation and melasma.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1258\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Due_to_Cosmetic_Overuse\"><\/span><em><strong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1258\">Due to Cosmetic Overuse<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1524\">In certain whitening and brightening cosmetic products, there are harsh bleaching agents that weaken the skin, making it more sensitive to environmental damage. This leads to irritation, redness, sunburn, and eventually dark patches and melasma after sun exposure.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2851\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2851\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" src=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/nguyen-nhan-hinh-thanh-cac-loai-nam-da.jpg\" alt=\"Causes of Different Types of Melasma\" width=\"600\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/nguyen-nhan-hinh-thanh-cac-loai-nam-da.jpg 730w, https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/nguyen-nhan-hinh-thanh-cac-loai-nam-da-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Causes of Different Types of Melasma<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"189\"><strong>Read now: <span style=\"color: #ed1c24;\"><a style=\"color: #ed1c24;\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/effective-and-safe-melasma-treatment\/\">Effective and Safe Melasma Treatment<\/a> <\/span>and Freckle Removal at HBIO Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"189\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_and_Treat_Melasma_Effectively\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"189\">How to Prevent and Treat Melasma Effectively<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"287\">Although melasma is difficult to treat, it can be managed and minimized through several methods:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"329\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Sun_Protection_Measures\"><\/span><em><strong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"329\">Use Sun Protection Measures<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"625\">Sunlight is one of the major factors that cause melasma. Therefore, sun protection is the most important step in preventing melasma. You should apply sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher and a PA+++ rating, 30 minutes before going outdoors, and reapply every 2 hours to maintain effectiveness.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"668\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintain_a_Healthy_Lifestyle\"><\/span><em><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"668\">Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"984\">Instead of eating oily, fried foods, you should consume more fruits, green vegetables, and foods rich in vitamins C, A, and E to help improve pigmentation and reduce dark spots from within. Drink at least 2 liters of water daily and limit spicy, salty foods and carbonated or alcoholic drinks that damage the skin.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1161\">Avoid staying up late, as stress and tension can lead to hormonal imbalance. Maintaining a happy and optimistic mindset is also an effective way to reduce the risk of melasma.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1208\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_Trusted_Skincare_Products\"><\/span><em><strong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1208\">Choose Trusted Skincare Products<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1452\">Avoid unbranded or unverified skincare products, including those with harmful acids or bleaching ingredients. These are among the fastest agents that erode the skin, weaken its barrier, and allow harmful factors to penetrate and form melasma.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1513\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_Aesthetic_Technologies_to_Treat_Melasma\"><\/span><em><strong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1513\">Choose Aesthetic Technologies to Treat Melasma<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1740\">Currently, many modern aesthetic solutions are available and widely chosen by women. At HBIO Clinic, various advanced techniques are being developed and upgraded to effectively treat different types of melasma, including:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"2360\">\n<li data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1880\">\n<p data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1880\"><strong data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1763\">Laser Treatment<\/strong>: Uses light waves at specific wavelengths to penetrate deeply into the epidermis and dermis to fade melasma patches.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1997\">\n<p data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1997\"><strong data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1905\">Biological Peeling<\/strong>: A safe method used to remove old skin cells on the surface and gently regenerate the skin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2154\">\n<p data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2154\"><strong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2017\">Microneedling<\/strong>: Uses ultra-fine needles to create minor skin damage, stimulating the skin&#8217;s self-healing mechanism and restoring a youthful appearance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2360\">\n<p data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2360\"><strong data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2192\">Iontophoresis (Electroporation)<\/strong>: A technique that uses electric currents to deliver active ingredients like vitamin C and hyaluronic acid deep into the epidermis, hydrating and reducing pigmentation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2852\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2852\" src=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dieu-tri-nam-bang-cong-nghe-tham-my-tai-hbio-clinic.jpg\" alt=\"Melasma treatment using aesthetic technologies at HBIO Clinic\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dieu-tri-nam-bang-cong-nghe-tham-my-tai-hbio-clinic.jpg 654w, https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dieu-tri-nam-bang-cong-nghe-tham-my-tai-hbio-clinic-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Melasma treatment using aesthetic technologies at HBIO Clinic<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Understanding types of melasma, recognizing them early, and selecting the right treatment plan is key not only to successful therapy but also to protecting the skin from harmful factors. With the insights shared by HBIO Clinic, we hope you will choose the most suitable treatment method. And don&#8217;t forget to maintain a healthy lifestyle and consistent skincare routine to keep your skin youthful and radiant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read now:<span style=\"color: #ed1c24;\"><a style=\"color: #ed1c24;\" href=\"https:\/\/hbioclinic.com.vn\/en\/causes-of-melasma-and-freckles\/\"> Causes of Melasma and Freckles<\/a> <\/span>and Effective Prevention Methods<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Melasma is one of the most common skin concerns, especially among women. While there are many treatment options, it&#8217;s essential to understand the types of melasma in order to choose the right approach. 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