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    Conditions

    Melasma

    Melasma Treatment Online

    Licensed providersNo insurance neededAges 18+Not for emergencies
    Get melasma treatment onlinePrescription creams availableRx consults within one business day

    Overview

    Melasma causes brown or gray-brown patches on the face, particularly on the cheeks, forehead, nose, and upper lip. Prescription treatments can help lighten and manage the condition.

    A laptop on a clean desk showing a demo screenshot of the Plunge Care portal dashboard
    A laptop on a clean desk showing a demo screenshot of the Plunge Care portal dashboard

    Treatment

    First-line treatment is triple combination cream (hydroquinone, tretinoin, corticosteroid). Other options include azelaic acid, kojic acid, and tranexamic acid.

    Not for emergencies. Plunge Care is not for emergencies. If you're experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

    Clinician-led decisions. All treatment decisions are made by the reviewing licensed provider. Plunge Care does not guarantee any specific prescription or outcome.

    Sun Protection

    Strict sun protection is essential. Use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen daily and reapply every 2 hours when outdoors.

    How it works

    1. 1

      Create your account and share a brief health history.

    2. 2

      Submit your request through your secure patient portal.

    3. 3

      A licensed provider in your state reviews your request.

    4. 4

      If appropriate, your prescription or order is sent to your pharmacy or lab.

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