Melasma Treatment: What Actually Works | Radiant Secrets
Dr OvadiaPublished on: 16/04/2026
Melasma treatment is one of the most searched skin concerns among women in South Africa, and one of the most frustrating to navigate alone. If you have been battling dark patches across your cheeks, forehead, or upper lip that seem to darken every time you step into the Johannesburg sun, you understand the cycle: try a cream, see a little improvement, then watch the pigmentation return worse than before. The truth is, melasma responds best to a considered, doctor-led approach, not guesswork. In this guide, Dr Stef explains what causes melasma, which treatments deliver lasting results, and how to build a plan that keeps it under control for the long term.
Pigmentation
