Melasma is a chronic, relapsing skin disorder driven by inflammation, oxidative stress, vascular changes, and hormonal shifts — not just pigment. Here is The Beauty Doctrine approach to treating it from the root.

Melasma is not just a pigmentation problem — it is a chronic inflammatory and hormonal signaling disorder. This guide breaks down the root causes of melasma, why common treatments like hydroquinone fall short, and how to build a barrier-first routine that delivers long-term results.