Melasma and the Mental Health effects of skin conditions

Posted by cak71 @cak71, Jul 23, 2019

I have been dealing with Melasma most of my adult life. It started when I was pregnant with my second child on my upper lip. Now I’m in my 40s and have it on my chin. I have tried everything and have spent a lot of money trying to make it better. It is very depressing to never be able to go in the sun without a hat on. Also, heat makes it worse. It is very depressing and I have no self-confidence. Has anyone else dealt with this and had any luck with treatments?

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cak71 | @cak71 | Apr 10, 2022

In reply to @antonieta71 "My Derm also prescribed a cream like Musely 12% hydroquinone used it once because it burned..." + (show)

I am so sorry you feel that way. My husband reminds me that people who love me don’t care about my face. Hang in there ❤️

antonieta71 | @antonieta71 | Apr 10, 2022

In reply to @cak71 "I am so sorry you feel that way. My husband reminds me that people who love..." + (show)

Thanks I appreciate it that. I wish there was a true support group for this I have seen a couple online but they usually have mostly posts advertising products

cak71 | @cak71 | Apr 10, 2022

In reply to @antonieta71 "Thanks I appreciate it that. I wish there was a true support group for this I..." + (show)

I asked my dermatologist if there was a support group. She said no. I think most of us suffer in silence. I’ve been seeing a counselor and he had to look up what Melasma was. It definitely isn’t a known condition like vitiligo is.

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