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Melasma and the Mental Health effects of skin conditions

Skin Health | Last Active: Apr 10, 2022 | Replies (23)
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Hi @antonieta71 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. As you might see, I moved your post to a discussion that was started by @cak71. I wanted to introduce the two of you since you are having the same condition and symptoms of depression associated with it.
What has your medical provider suggested so far?

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cak71 | @cak71 | Apr 7, 2022

I would love to connect with @antonieta71 . I have not noticed my Melasma getting worse with anxiety. Mine gets terrible in the hot TN summers. I also have noticed burning if I use any anti-aging products. It has gotten better since I switched to a coconut cleanser and a moisturizer called Simple.

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antonieta71 | @antonieta71 | Apr 7, 2022

I feel that because Melasma is not a deadly disease some providers don’t take it as seriously and refer to aestheticians as if it were a cosmetic issue only. Melasma is a non curable issue still that affects life quality of the patient. It changes people’s life unable to enjoy outside, stress caused by people looking at your face not eye to eye when you talk it’s disfiguring and depressing.

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