Melasma is visible as pigment, but pigment is only part of the story. For too long, melasma has been approached as though the problem begins and ends with excess melanin. Reduce tyrosinase. Remove the pigment. Protect from the sun. Repeat. But the biology is far more complex. Research continues to identify changes involving melanocyte signalling, oxidative stress, vascular activity, mast cells, inflammatory mediators, fibroblast communication, basement membrane integrity, dermal changes and skin barrier function. This is why two people can have what looks like “the same melasma” and respond completely differently to the same treatment. It is also why simply chasing pigment can sometimes create temporary improvement without creating long term skin stability. At Skin Consult, we look beyond the colour. We look at the environment that is allowing that pigmentation to remain active and the different pathways that may be contributing to it. Because melasma management should not simply be about making pigment disappear. It should be about creating skin that is less reactive, better regulated, more resilient and increasingly capable of maintaining its own stability. Repair. Regulate. Restore. If you are struggling with melasma, recurring pigmentation or pigmentation that has stopped responding to conventional treatments, book a Skin Consult Melasma Consultation so we can assess your skin, treatment history, triggers and pigmentation pattern and build an individualised approach. Comment “CONSULT” to book your consultation or use the consultation booking link in our bio. #melasmatreatment #hyperpigmentationtreatment #skinrepair #dermatology #holisticskincare Melasma treatment, melasma specialist, melasma consultation, hyperpigmentation, pigmentation treatment, stubborn pigmentation, recurring melasma, melasma relapse, melasma triggers, melanogenesis, melanocytes, tyrosinase, MITF, oxidative stress, skin inflammation, vascular melasma, VEGF, mast cells, skin barrier dysfunction, dermal melasma, epidermal melasma, mixed melasma, visible light pigmentation, melasma skincare, darker skin pigmentation, skin of colour, pigmentation specialist, Skin Consult - @melasmaskinconsult