What should you know about Brooke Burke and melasma?

Melasma often appears on the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, or jawline. Hormonal changes, ultraviolet exposure, visible light, heat, and skin irritation can influence its activity. The colour may deepen after sun exposure and can return after improvement, so a long-term maintenance approach matters. A clinical assessment can confirm whether the pattern fits [Melasma](/conditions/melasma/) or another cause of [Dark Patches On Skin](/symptoms/dark-patches-on-skin/).

Use broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning, reapply when outdoors, and add shade, sunglasses, and a hat. Choose a gentle cleanser and avoid picking or abrasive scrubs. A dermatologist may discuss prescription pigment medicines or procedures based on your skin tone, pregnancy status, sensitivity, and the depth of pigment. Options can include [Chemical Peel](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/chemical-peel/), [Microneedling](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/microneedling/), [Skin Brightening Treatment](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/skin-brightening-treatment/), or [Laser Toning](/treatments/laser-and-energy/laser-toning/). Procedures can irritate skin and should be selected carefully.

Public figures may describe their own experiences, but a personal story cannot determine the cause or best treatment for another person. Take photographs in consistent lighting so you and your clinician can track change.

Book a skin assessment for new, changing, one-sided, bleeding, crusted, or persistently itchy pigmentation. Seek earlier advice if a product causes blistering, marked swelling, or a painful reaction. Uneven colour may have several explanations, including [Sun-Damaged Skin](/conditions/photoaging/) and [Uneven Skin Tone](/symptoms/uneven-skin-tone/).

Ask what pattern and pigment depth you have, which sunscreen and treatment suit your skin, how pregnancy or medicines affect choices, and how maintenance will be planned.