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Melasma in Midlife: What Every Woman Needs to Know
In this episode of Menopause Rescue, Dr. Polly Watson and Kate Willis NP-C continue their skin and hair series, focusing on melasma, a chronic skin condition that causes hyperpigmentation. Together, they unpack the underlying causes, treatment options, and long-term strategies to manage this frustrating and often recurrent condition. Kate explains why melasma is so difficult to treat, the role of hormones, genetics, and UV exposure, and highlights both traditional therapies and exciting newer options like oral and topical tranexamic acid. The conversation also covers layering therapies, the importance of sun protection, and how patients can make practical decisions about short-term versus maintenance treatments.
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Website: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast
Resources: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-resources
New Patient: https://hormonewellnessmdacademy.teachable.com/p/are-we-a-good-fit-new-patient-welcome-course
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Tw8oHGR_6wBZmXrTu9xA
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In this episode of Menopause Rescue, Dr. Polly Watson and Kate Willis NP-C continue their skin and hair series, focusing on melasma, a chronic skin condition that causes hyperpigmentation. Together, they unpack the underlying causes, treatment options, and long-term strategies to manage this frustrating and often recurrent condition. Kate explains why melasma is so difficult to treat, the role of hormones, genetics, and UV exposure, and highlights both traditional therapies and exciting newer options like oral and topical tranexamic acid. The conversation also covers layering therapies, the importance of sun protection, and how patients can make practical decisions about short-term versus maintenance treatments.
Quotes
Connect with Dr. Polly Watson and Kate Willis NP-C
Website: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast
Resources: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-resources
New Patient: https://hormonewellnessmdacademy.teachable.com/p/are-we-a-good-fit-new-patient-welcome-course
Instagram: https://instagram.com/hormonewellnessmd
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hormonewellnessmd
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Tw8oHGR_6wBZmXrTu9xA
Disclaimer: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-disclaimer
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