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ms5343
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Wed Apr 13, 2005 12:52 pm  |
I suffer from melasma on my face which I have treated fairly successfully with Obagi products (Nu Derm-blender, clear. exfoderm forte, sunscreen and retin A) in the past. However. my skin seems to have become accustomed to these products and my pigmentation is once again getting worse. I have had fruit acid peels as well. Are there any other products that anyone can recommend?  |
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Wed Apr 13, 2005 3:56 pm |
| What specific areas and problems do you have? Have you tired a Vitamin C Serum? They not only help to even out the skin tone & lighten hyperpigmentation, but they also help to reverse sun damage. WHat lightening products have you tried? (kojic acid/hyrdoquinone?) |
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Wed Apr 13, 2005 7:39 pm |
You may want to try an Rx product called Tri-luma. This is used short term, I believe for no longer than 8 weeks( check with your derm. for exact dosage time). I have some hyperpigmentation and used Tri-luma. Unfortunately I had a dermatitis type reaction and stopped using it. Tri-luma is comprised of tretinoin, hydroquinone and a steroid. Caution is used because steroids can thin the skin. My derm now has me trying Lustra. It is a blend of hydroquinone and glycolic acid. I have to say I havent seen any changes and I've used it 2x/day for about one month.  I do know that treating hyperpigmentation can take some time so I will continue using it. G'luck.
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mvidas
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Wed Apr 20, 2005 11:36 am |
Hello ..
I first got Melasma when I gave birth to my third child four years ago. I got dark patches on my forehead between my eyebrows, small spot on my nose, cheeks, spots on my chin and upper lip. I was horrified by this. I always had "perfect" skin.
I then tried Obagi and it nearly faded everything. But the melasma came back, not as dark, but it came back. Obagi also did a bit of damage to my skin .. lots of broken capillaries.
I also tried Cellex-C which did a lot to fade it, without the damage Obagi did. Now, I'm wearing sunscreen even when it's cloudy because I think flourescent lights affect Melasma. I also started taking MSM a few weeks ago and don't notice anything yet. I'm toying with the idea of trying the MSM topical cream.
I'd appreciate hearing what others have tried and if anything's worked.
Thanks,
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ms5343
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Wed Apr 20, 2005 1:14 pm |
Hi M
It seems that I have a similiar experience of very dark patches on cheeks, forehead, chin and upper lip. Being a teacher this is very embarrassing. I used the Obagi (with hydroquinone) treatment which made it much lighter originally but also caused broken veins and redness. I also had 4 fruit acid peels (every 2 weeks) which were very sore and did not make that much improvement. I have used a product with glycolic acid but it had no effect at all. I always wear sunscreen no matter the weather or time of year. I then started Obagi again with Retin A and it worked for a few months but now it is having no effect at all and the pigmentation is once again becoming very noticeable. I will try the Cellex-C.
Thanks for the advice.
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Wed Apr 20, 2005 1:48 pm |
| Pardon my ignorance but what is MSM? |
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mvidas
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Wed Apr 20, 2005 1:59 pm |
MSM stands for Methylsulfonylmethane. It's commonly used for joint health. However, some people have reported that using MSM helps break up the pigmentation. My pigmentation is nowhere near as dark as it was when it first started but I still see it and wanted to treat it further.
MS: I heard there is a product by Sothys that works very well to reduce broken capillaries. I plan to purchase it next month. The Cellex-C product I used was fade away. I started using it in September and it took a few weeks before I could see fading in the pigmentation that I got through inadvertent sun exposure. |
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Wed Apr 20, 2005 2:40 pm |
| My best success for melasma patches (from sun and babies) has been to use Retin-A at night and C serum and sunscreen each day. I alternate the Retin-A 0.05% cream with AHA serum each night. I previously had tried Hydroquinone and Retin-A but it did not do much for me. This combo ( I think the Vitamin C serum is the key) really worked very well. I do take MSM, Flaxseed oil, potassium, magnesium, zinc, C and B6 everyday, but more to ward off cystic acne than for melasma. |
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Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:10 pm |
| Betterat40 which AHA serum do you use? Plus I heard from one person that taking alpha lipoic acid really helped take away her pigmented spots. Any thought anyone? |
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mvidas
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Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:23 pm |
Alpha lipoic acid internally? Or topically?
I also take a melange of vitamins / supplements: MSM, Vitamin E, Salmon & Wild Fish Oils, Multivitamin, Vitamin C, Calcium and Selenium. I figure if I'm also treating my skin from the inside out, that can only help. |
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Wed Apr 20, 2005 4:05 pm |
| This person that said she had great results was taking it internally but I don't anything more regarding type or dosage... |
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Wed Apr 20, 2005 6:43 pm |
| I use the Age Limit serum from cellularskinrx.com right now. I have also used the Alpha Hydrox brand cream but it stung quite a bit even though just 8%. I guess the ph was really low. I like this one because it is not irritating but works well. And, as usual with the CSRx products, it lasts forever. |
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ford2m
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Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:06 pm |
If you are suffering from melasma or hyperpigmentation, you may benefit from folic acid supplements. Sometimes during pregnancy this discoloration occurs due to the folate deficiency.
You can take 400 mcg to 800 mcg daily and it is very inexpensive.
I have both melasma and hypopigmentation on my lower cheek areas.
Since I've been taking folic acid supplements and using Skin Biology Copper Peptide Serum, it seems to be some better. I even go out in the sun some in the summer, and it doesn't get as pronounced and dark as in past years. |
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Wed Jan 11, 2006 5:15 pm |
| What about Obagi causes broken capillaries?! |
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