Melasma is a common skin problem that causes brown or greyish brown patches on the facial skin including temple area (forehead, nose & chin), cheeks, nose tip, around upper lip. Melasma is hormonal and extensively triggered by sun exposure. Depending on the intensity and area covered by melasma, Dr. Anuj Pall may recommend you certain topical medications along with use of particular sunscreens tested by dermatological laboratories. For the severe melasma patches, Chemical Peels depending on your skin type can be effective in no time giving you beautiful new skin.