WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 1998: Re: Skin Darkening

Re: Skin Darkening

From: a.sears (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 5 Jun 1998 10:05:28 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 4 Jun 1998, TO wrote: >
>I am 32 years old, 5'9" tall and 127 pounds (est. 14% body fat by the
>caliper method). I run approximately 20-30 miles per week and although
>I am not a vegetarian, my diet consists of a great deal of rice and
You are not alone. I am 28 years old, good health, and I too have had a darkening of the skin on my upper lip. I also have patches on my forehead. Doctor's have diagnosed me with cholasma, also known as melasma or "the mask of pregnancy". This is caused by an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone. I have been told there is nothing I can do for it. I would also like more answers and help. You're right it is very embarrassing and impossible to cover up with makeup. Anybody out there who can help?

A. S.>pasta (it's cheap and you can boil it). About six months ago I noticed >a darkening of the skin above my upper lip which was not lightened by
>prescription topical medications or Esoterica. The dermatologist has no
>idea nor does my OB/GYN what is causing this. More distressing is that
>neither can fix it. Neither have done blood tests for hormone levels
>because I have experienced no irregularities in my period cycle. I have
>been off of the "Pill" for over 4 years (I was on for 11 years
>previously).
>
>Could you please comment on my situation and if possible, offer some
>advice? As you can imagine, the symtoms are embarrassing.
>
>Thank you,
>
>Theresa

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