Melasma usually affects women (although it can be seen on a small percentage of men too). While melasma cannot be cured, when treated using the best possible approach, its appearance can be significantly reduced. Treatment of melasma is usually a multi-factorial approach that uses a combination of Chemical peels, Fractional laser resurfacing, Q-switch Nd -Yag and prescription topical and oral agents. We advise against IPL or BBL for melasma treatments.