melasma-need help with own problem

[cherryblossom]

Hello to all skin, therapists , im a nail tech so dont know any thing, about skin, i have a little problem which is quite embarrassing ,that in the past hasn't worried me, but recently its getting worse, i have this dark patch across my upper lip that over the years has progressivly got darker ,probarly due to the sun, ive done a research on the internet and its call melasma does any one know much about this and how to remove it? ie- laser treatment, chemical peel , skin whitening.a good cover up foundation. from a distance it looks like a mostache :cry:but when up close there is no hair at all ,dont get any there just this dark horrid patch of skin across my upper lip, i have been using bio oil for about a month but no joy, also put loadz of conceala on which is great for the first hour but then there it is a again showing its glory. M husband ,says you can hardly notice it ,but think he's just being nice because i certantly can.Just worndered if any of you skin specalists could recommend any suggestions:idea: as its starting to get me down. thanks ,all help apprieciated.x:sad:

 

[weezie]

Try my answer on this thread it may help :hug:

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/41828-chloasma-melasma.html

 

[cherryblossom]

Hi thanks for your reply,so what do you recommend?glycolic,kojic acid ,melanin supressant .magnesium ascorbyl phosphate ,hydroquinone ,lightening gel .Where can i get any of these from .and you think i need to see a gp or a skin specialist,dermatologist?

 

[weezie]

I would not bother with the GP for this as they are not skin specialists. I would see a beauty therapist in a specialised skin salon or go to a dermatologist. Explain your problem over the phone before you book an appointment to see how competent they would be in dealing with your skin concern. Each practitioner will recommend what works best for their clients. :hug:

I suppose you want a practitioner with a few different treatments as what works best for you could be different on someone else.

When using any of these products you must use Spf 30 or higher to prevent further, worse pigmentation.

 

[zachsmom]

I, too, have been plagued with melasma for years now. I've tried everything to get rid of it, hydroquinone, peels, microdermabrasion, Intense Pulsed Light and even Fraxel Laser treatments. If anything, my melasma is WORSE now than ever before! I still have hope, though. I've heard that the Cosmelan Hyperpigmentation Treatment is the only thing that will help, so I asked my dermatologist to order it for me. I'm waiting now for it to arrive. Here's their web site: .: mesoestetic® :. I've been told that you can never eliminate the hyperpigmentation entirely, only manage it, or fade it to the point that it can be concealed with makeup. Of course, any sun exposure will make it flair up once again. Still, I'm optomistic that Cosmelan's treatment will help. Hope this helps!