Patients seeking medical weight-loss treatment now may discuss currently available options such as Semaglutide-based or Tirzepatide-based weight-loss treatment with a licensed provider when clinically appropriate
Finally, some cosmetics, photosensitizing drugs (e.g., phenothiazines, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, thiazide diuretics, tetracyclines, tricyclic antidepressants, promethazine, piroxicam), and steroid hormones (e.g., contraceptive pills, estrogen replacement therapies) increase the melanogenic effect of sun exposure and should be substituted to enable successful melasma treatment [24,25,26,27]
Alongside a recommended diet and exercise, liraglutide typically leads to a weight loss of 4 to 6 kg
Important FDA warning: Tirzepatide may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives
Medication is not the default for mild cases, but it may be considered when symptoms are painful or the condition persists
Clinical trial participation provides free access to pharmaceutical-grade retatrutide with full medical supervision