Discoloration on my face.

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Sep 18, 2014

Melissa-Clare O.

I have started getting brown dark spots on my cheeks, under my eyes, any ideas on what it is?

Sep 18, 2014

Ashli R.

It could be melasma perhaps. Are you using an SPF? Are you exposed to the sun a lot?

Sep 18, 2014

Ashli R.

^teamwork ❤️ @Alexis :)

Sep 18, 2014

Melissa-Clare O.

Lol, thanks ladies 😃 my day cream is a 15 spf, I don't spend too much time in the sun, not more than usual! I have been on the same pill for six months now, so can't be that, and I'm not preggers 😃

Sep 18, 2014

Ashli R.

The causes for melasma are unknown they just give you very vague reasons why you might be experiencing the pigmentation. Like hormones lol let's blame everything on hormones oh and the sun hahaha. Have you noticed any other changes in your skin? Are the spots just dark or a bit red?

Sep 18, 2014

Melissa-Clare O.

Just dark hey, what can I do to treat it, or should I just go see a doctor?

Sep 18, 2014

Ashli R.

You should see the doctor. It's better to be safe and absolutely sure about what's happenin with your skin :)

Sep 18, 2014

Melissa-Clare O.

Good idea😃 I'll post an update once I know 😃

Sep 18, 2014

Ashli R.

Yesssss please do!!

Sep 18, 2014

Melissa-Clare O.

Do you think bio oil will help?

Sep 18, 2014

Ashli R.

I have heard great things about bio oil and I don't think it could hurt to give it a try. The melasma may be from your birth control pills if you've only been on them for six months.

Sep 18, 2014

Melissa-Clare O.

Hmmm, it's all a mystery! So doc here I come, thanks for your help!

Sep 18, 2014

Ashli R.

I use a vitamin c cream at night on some dark acne scarring I have on my face and I've noticed then lightening up tremendously. Maybe you could give that a shot?

Sep 18, 2014

Ashli R.

Lol the human body is a pretty crazy mystery!

Sep 18, 2014

Christine M.

I have been on the pill for 17 years and Just developed melasma on my forehead this summer I've been using a lightening cream just on my forhead it's slowly starting to fade now

Sep 19, 2014

Aime A.

@ Ashli what brand vitamin c cream do you use?

Sep 19, 2014

Ashli R.

@Aime I use the GNC brand vitamin C moisturizing cream. I really love using it at night and it's only $1.99!