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Melasma Treatments
Asked by J.F. from Denver
on August 16, 2010
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So I have Melasma pretty badly from being pregnant back to back... babies were 16 months apart.
I have seen my dermotologist and they have suggested a few different t...
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- My dermatologist prescribed Tri-Luma Cream which contains 4 % hydroquinone, tretinoin .05% and fluocinolone acetonide .01 %. About 23 % of the population doesn't resp...
- The gold standared for treating melasma is still 4% hydroquinone which is what any dermatologist should tell you. Hydroquinone can be in many forms like the obagi sys...
- I have used the Obagi system and loved the results! I will say though that your skin peels and gets red and uncomfortable for a few weeks. So if you are a SAHM, like...
~*~*~* Melasma *~*~*~
Asked by I.B. from Jacksonville
on March 10, 2009
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Has anyone else gotten these blochy spots on their face? I've got some blotchy spots on my face, upper lip & forehead. I had a little when I was pregnant. When I devel...
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- I have it too on my forehead, and it was worse when I was pregnant due to hormonal changes. You could see a dermatologist and they can give you a cream which will lig...
- YES! I know all about Melasma! I got it when I was pregnant with my first, but it went away on its own. Then, it came back (worse..especially on my cheeks) when I wa...
- YES!!! I have it and I hate it. I finally went to a dermatologist and received a medication to rub on it nightly. It has not helped yet, but I hsve only been applying ...
Calling All Women with Melasma!
Asked by D.W. from Kansas City
on March 8, 2010
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I have an awful large patch on my forehead that has made me cut bangs for the first time since 8th grade. I have tried a few things and even went to the dermotologist ...
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- If there's any way you can afford the $100+ cream (I assume it was TriLuma?), get it. It does really work. My dermotologist gave me a rebate card, and insurance covere...
- I haven't tried the things mentioned on this site yet but intend to start today.... can't hurt. Maybe it is the answer for your problem, too. http://www.earthclinic...
- I feel your pain! I have a patch on my forehead and a couple of smaller ones on my cheeks under my eyes. The most important thing to do is to make sure you wear sunb...
Melasma "Pregnancy Mask" Treatment
Asked by H.L. from Rochester
on June 2, 2009
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I am wondering what others have used to treat the brown discolorations from pregnancy ~ melasma. My son in now 9 months and the discolorations haven't really faded. ...
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- I had these types of spots about 12 years ago (not pregnancy related) and used a cream called alpha-hydrox. (Or something similar)--I got it as Walmart. It worked gr...
- Hi, H.! I'm a consultant with Arbonne International and we just launched a new line of products for just this issue. I haven't tried it yet, but I've bought it and...
- H.- I had the same issue. Lovely "mustache" looking discoloration and some spots on forhead and cheeks made my face look "dirty". I got hydroquinone from my dermatol...
**HELP!** Melasma / Mask of Pregnancy
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on July 18, 2010
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Hello Mamas,
While pregnant, I developed melasma and have patiently waited for it to fade and disappear. I am tired of caking on makeup to camouflage this and now, ...
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- I had this too and used the Obagi face system and it is wonderful! It is pricey at first and takes more time but the end results are fabulous!! Let me know if yo...
- Have you had your hormones checked? I had it during pregnancy but it went away once my hormones straightened out.
- My friend had a photo facial done and her skin looks amazing and evened out the darkness.
Skin Troubles: Melasma
Asked by D.H. from Kansas City
on March 23, 2010
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After being on 3+ years of fertility drugs, I have had a lot of trouble with Melasma (mask of pregnancy). It appeared after using Follistim for ~1 year, and got much ...
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- Hydroquinone is great but the strength thats needed 4% is only available by rx from a Dr. There are some 2% cremes on the market that might be helpful but they are exp...
- I would try a organic Coconut oil lotion. It is amazing for the skin. the best place I have found it is www.basabody.com
- I would be happy to provide you with a sample of Mary Kay's Microdermabrasion. It's just $55 and lasts several weeks if used 2-3 times per week. Mary Kay also has a ne...
Anyone Out There Have Melasma from Sun Damage?
Asked by C.W. from Philadelphia
on April 14, 2010
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I have been dealing with skin damage called melasma since 2004! Not so great to deal with, I have been to the dermatologist and tried a few creams the next procedure w...
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- HI C., Melasma is an overabundance of free radicals caused by hormonal changes, like in pregnancy. (If you're on birth control pills, you are keeping it alive.) Onc...
- My friend experienced this a few years ago, and this is what I remember. Lots of sunblock, and she did a sort of skin peeling/lightening. It eventually faded. She got ...
- a couple things... Make sure that you are going to a "cosmetic" dermatologist. I have found that regular derms don't really care so much to talk about whats more ...
Recommendations for Treating Melasma (Dark Spots on Face)
Asked by M.I. from New York
on July 17, 2009
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Hola Amigas,
Since my daughter was born, I've had melasma, large dark discolorations on the cheeks and forehead. I am Latina, and it seems common in our group, altho...
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- I am not latina, however I have a question...are you on a hormone or birth control pill??? When I am pregnant or on the pill I have Melasma, when I'm not I seem to go ...
- I have the same problem. I have tried Paula's choice, Triluma and a few other's I don't remember the names of mostly because they didn't work. I have been looking fo...
- Look into the Even Better line by Clinique. I am seeing results after only 2 weeks.
Melasma (Pregnancy Mask)
Asked by K.H. from Boston
on October 25, 2008
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I gave birth to my daughter 11 months ago and have large discolorations on my face, primarily concentrated on my cheeks and under my eyes. I do not recall having them ...
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- I had a very dark, very large pregnancy mask with my third child. I actually had a woman in store ask if someone had beat me up! It took heavy make-up to cover & was q...
- Mine went away after both pregnancies, but took a while. They were still there just a little bit, but not as bad.
- My dark spots all went away. But if they don't, you could just use a little concealor.
Any Great Treatments for Melasma (Blotchy Patches) on Face?
Asked by N.D. from Dallas
on June 21, 2009
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Does anyone know what could possibly be causing darkened patches of skin and how can I fix it? It looks like I have a mustache (I have never had this problem before) ...
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- Are you taking birth control pills? Many women get this when they do. You might talk with your Dr. and see if you can change to a pill with a different composition.
- Hormones and sun. I got that when I was on the pill. My friend got it while pregnant. I had six treatments of microdermabrasion and it is gone. Good luck.
- I had the same thing happen to me last year when my son turned 5 1/2 mon due to the all the hormonal changes your body goes through. The sun seemed to have made it wor...
