Seeking Cream Formulation for Thick Melasma with Steroid Use History

Subject: Regarding your request for a cream formulation for thick melasma

Hello Khun Kwan,

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concern about thick melasma and your history of steroid use.

I understand you are looking for a cream formulation to treat thick melasma. However, as the staff member correctly advised, thick melasma, especially when there's a history of steroid use, is a complex condition that cannot be effectively treated with cosmetic creams alone.

Expert advice indicates that treating thick melasma requires a comprehensive approach involving medical treatment, such as prescribed medication and possibly laser therapy, combined with strict sun protection. These treatments need to be managed by a dermatologist.

Cosmetic ingredients can be helpful for general skin brightening or addressing mild hyperpigmentation, but they are not a substitute for medical treatment for severe conditions like thick melasma. Attempting to treat thick melasma with cosmetics alone is unlikely to be effective and could potentially worsen the condition or cause irritation, especially on skin that has previously been exposed to steroids.

Therefore, I strongly recommend following the staff's advice and consulting with a dermatologist. A dermatologist can properly diagnose your condition, consider your history of steroid use, and recommend the most appropriate medical treatment plan for you.

If you are interested in learning about cosmetic ingredients that are commonly used for general skin brightening or improving the appearance of dark spots (for informational purposes only, and not as a treatment for your thick melasma), please let me know, and I can search for some examples. However, please remember that this information is not a substitute for professional medical advice and treatment.