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Sat Jun 13, 2009 7:07 pm  |
| I already use Cellular Skin Rx C+ serum for hyperpigmentation. It does a great job on all of my freckles and darker spots. I have used it for years now and my skin has a nice even tone. But I have noticed that there are these white round spots (like the opposite of freckles)along my jawline,sort of under it. What is used on these? Anyone have suggestions? I use LaRochePosay DermoPediatrics spf 40 Spray each day and alternate Retin-A with Age-Limit lactic/glycolic acid serum each night. I am at a loss as to what to do about these strange looking spots. |
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Sat Jun 13, 2009 9:29 pm |
It sounds like hypopigmentation...I would assume yours is most likely due to the last category listed below if you are seeing them only on your face.
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Hypopigmentation
Hypopigmentation is the result of a reduction in melanin production. Examples of hypopigmentation include:
Vitiligo: Vitiligo causes smooth, white patches on the skin. In some people, these patches can appear all over the body. It is an autoimmune disorder in which the pigment-producing cells are damaged. There is no cure for vitiligo, but there are several treatments, including cosmetic cover-ups, corticosteroid creams, or light treatments.
Albinism: Albinism is an inherited disorder caused by the absence of an enzyme that produces melanin. This results in a complete lack of pigmentation in skin, hair, or eyes. Albinos have an abnormal gene that restricts the body from producing melanin. There is no cure for albinism. People with albinism should use a sunscreen at all times because they are much more likely to get sun damage and skin cancer. This disorder can occur in any race, but is most common among whites.
Pigmentation loss as a result of skin damage: If you've had a skin infection, blisters, burns or other trauma to your skin, you may have a loss of pigmentation in the affected area. The good news with this type of pigment loss is that it's frequently not permanent, but it may take a long time to repigment. Cosmetics can be used to cover the area, while the body regenerates the pigment.
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/hyperpigmentation-hypopigmentation
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Sat Jun 20, 2009 1:20 pm |
It is such a drag. They make the skin around them look darker and splotchy....I was even wondering if it might be hormonal -as in caused by the BCP? I guess I should just be thankful that they are on the underside of my jawline and not all over my face. How the underside of my jawline got sun-damaged but not my face, Ihave no idea.  |
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Sat Jun 20, 2009 1:31 pm |
Hypo-pigmentation is caused by damage to the skin, assuming you don't have any medical conditions to cause it. I have hypo-pigmentation spots and have researched like crazy. its not reversible and I have not found anything to make it better.
BCP will can cause hyper-pigmentation but not hypo. |
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