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  Melacor for Melasma   #137625   13 y  11,394  † C †
  
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  Hi,
  I'm hoping someone on this forum has used or knows of the product called Melacor and its true effects. It is an alternative approach for treating Melasma, composed of vitamins/herbs, and the theory is that it manages it from the inside-out. I've had various treatments (external)- peels (TCA),creams (hydroquinine, TriLuma, which I've read negative things about if used long-term), and fraxel laser treatments. The TCA peel actually worked great to remove all the discoloration; however, it returned within a few weeks despite using my creams and sunscreen of SPF30 with titanium oxide or zinc oxide (the Dr. said these ingredients are best in sunscreen for people w/melasma).
  I've read much info. on natural approaches to managing the condition, but am very skeptical. I'm in my 40's, caucasian, and my melasma appeared about 6 years ago (long after I started using birth control). I need to remain on birth control (it helps with other issues as well). Although I've read that it contributes to melasma, I've read that the sun is the worst culprit, imbalances in hormones/Vit.C, copper, zinc levels, etc... all may play a role. I've also read about using apple cider vinegar or lemon juice too to wash the face and lighten the skin. I'm considering trying Melacor, but haven't found many customer reviews/testimonials outside of the website. I'm not sure if they offer a money back guarantee either. It is suggested that we use it for 3 months min., and the pills cost $49.95/mo.. But if they work... they would be well worth the money and less costly than any dermatology procedure. Any advice is appreciated.
  Thank you.
  A.

   
  

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  • not sure of what to tell you accept I have tried a...   johnson1961   12 y  6,118
    
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    not sure of what to tell you accept I have tried all over the counter products and none of them worked for me. I have very dark skin. I have also tried hydroquoine 4%...trenion 0.05% and fluquoi ....

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    not sure of what to tell you accept I have tried all over the counter products and none of them worked for me. I have very dark skin. I have also tried hydroquoine 4%...trenion 0.05% and fluquoine 1% this combination did not work...only reason why I tried the 3 creams is because I could not find tri luma anywere..If you have any left over (tri luma) I would like to take it off you because it did seem to work on my very dark skin tone.
    
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    • Hi Tena, I also tried a HUGE number of skin ca...   AliceFeng   12 y  7,691
      
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      Hi Tena, I also tried a HUGE number of skin care products to treat my melasma, I also tried a peel and nothing worked. but I have now successfully and completely gotten rid of it after 7 long ....

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      Hi Tena,
      
      I also tried a HUGE number of skin care products to treat my melasma, I also tried a peel and nothing worked. but I have now successfully and completely gotten rid of it after 7 long years of suffering. These forums really helped me through dealing with Melasma and I wanted to visit again to help those who helped me. People always wanted to know of any solution that actually worked and I finally found one...
      
      it's a laser treatment and I was a bit unsure at first but after researching I found out that this particular treatment was different to other lasers. This youtube video explains how it is different and how it works.
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ztn2T4y3W3o
      
      
      and the company is called Norseld. they will be able to get you in touch with a clinician who can help http://www.norseld.com/en/treatments/melasma.htm
      
      
      I hope this helps you like it helped me and if it does tell others on these forums. These forums are filled with problems but no one posts their solutions!!

       
      

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    • Re Melacor for Melasma   MelaClear   10 y  4,691
      
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      Hi Lavette, I battled melisma for over 18 years. I have yellow complexion which made the condition seem even more pronounced. Like you, I tried everything I could think of but had no success. Go to my facebook page, MelaClear, and read about my story. I truly believe that anyone can have the same success that I did. Without spending hundreds of dollars to do it.I simply want the world to know that there is hope.

       
      

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    • Hi Lavette, I battled melasma for over 18 years. ...   MelaClear   10 y  4,722
      
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      Hi Lavette, I battled melasma for over 18 years. I have a yellow complexion which made the condition seem even more pronounced. Like you, I tried everything I could think of but had no success. ....

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      Hi Lavette, I battled melasma for over 18 years. I have a yellow complexion which made the condition seem even more pronounced. Like you, I tried everything I could think of but had no success. I got fed up, listened to my body, and developed my own system at home to remedy the mask. Go to my facebook page, MelaClear, and read about my story. I truly believe that anyone can have the same success that I did and you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to do it.I simply want the world to know that there is hope.

       
      

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  • Re: Melacor for Melasma   indira   10 y  4,684
    
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    Re: Melacor for Melasma

    This is a scam so pls avoid it.

     
    

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  • Hello A, Yes I have been using it for years. Its a...   #217055   7 y  2,438
    
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    Hello A, Yes I have been using it for years. Its an amazing product. You will notice the difference. It takes about 3 or 4 weeks. And what a difference. Do not go in the sun it makes your melasma ....

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    Hello A, Yes I have been using it for years. Its an amazing product. You will notice the difference. It takes about 3 or 4 weeks. And what a difference. Do not go in the sun it makes your melasma worse. I dont use any other products anymore other than Melacor. For me it was a miracle vitamin pill that I discovered. I take it in the morning and night. And yes, its worth every penny. I showed it to my GP and he said it was fine to take, so I took it. In one month I saw the results. Time just made my face lighter and lighter as long as I took the pill. I LOVE IT!! Good luck to you. Regards, M

     
    

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  Molecular Biologist designing a melasma lotion, ne...   pom   10 y  4,611  † C †
  
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  Distilled Water, DMSO, Hemp Seed Oil*, Sunflower Seed Oil (High Oleic)*, Emulsifying Wax NF, Propylene Glycol, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Green Tea Extract*, Milk Thistle Extract**, Sodium Lactate, Cetyl Alcohol, Pine Bark Extract***, Ascorbyl Palmitate, DL Topcopherol Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Retinol

  * = Certified Organic. ** = Standardized, 90% Silymarin. *** = Standardized, 95% Proanthocyanidin.

   

   

  The above is my best bet formula to combat melasma: Milk Thistle contains Silymarin, a naturally occurring polyphenol flavanoid compound which has been found to have inhibitory effects on melanogenesis in mouse melanocyte cell lines (1), it has also been found effective treating rabbits with melasma (2).

  Green Tea contains ellagic acid, which in guinea pigs prevented UV-induced pigmentation similar to hydroquinone (3). Components of green tea can also inhibit Tyrosinase (4), an enzyme that controls the production of melanin synthesis in a rate limiting manner

  Pine Bark Extract contains about 90% pycnogenol which in 30 melasma patients showed a decrease in pigmentary intensity and melasma area with 75 mg daily oral intake for a total of 30 days in 80% of the patients (5), it is reasonable to assume it could also have effect when used topically. I added gentle anti fungals Sorbic Acid and Zinc Sulfate have been added to rule out fungal causes.

  As I don't have melasma, I need help to get it tested for efficacy, send me a PM or reply to this thread if you're interested in trying it for free.

  All feedback is immensely valuable, post it in this thread or PM me! Let me know if you have any questions about the ingredient choices or about me (I wrote a little in my profile). If the formula works well, I will get my OTC approved and FDA registered manufacturer to do a small production run. Price point should be right under $20 for 2 oz.

   

  1. Choo, S. J., Ryoo, I. J., Kim, Y. H., Xu, G. H., Kim, W. G., Kim, K. H., ... & Yoo, I. D. (2009). Silymarin inhibits melanin synthesis in melanocyte cells.Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 61(5), 663-667.

  2. Altaei, T. (2012). The treatment of melasma by silymarin cream. BMC dermatology, 12(1), 18.

  3. Shimogaki, H., Tanaka, Y., Tamai, H., & Masuda, M. (2000). In vitro and in vivo evaluation of ellagic acid on melanogenesis inhibition. International journal of cosmetic science, 22(4), 291-304.

  4. No, J. K., Soung, D. Y., Kim, Y. J., Shim, K. H., Jun, Y. S., Rhee, S. H., ... & Chung, H. Y. (1999). Inhibition of tyrosinase by green tea components. Life sciences, 65(21), PL241-PL246.

  5. Ni, Z., Mu, Y., & Gulati, O. (2002). Treatment of melasma with Pycnogenol®.Phytotherapy Research, 16(6), 567-571.

   
  

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  • Good morning. Have you progressed with your lotion...   #198515   9 y  2,557
    
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    Good morning. Have you progressed with your lotion?

    Good morning. Have you progressed with your lotion?

     
    

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  • I have melasma and would really like to try your c...   Sherilynw   9 y  2,550
    
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    I have melasma and would really like to try your cream!!! Can you send me some?! Sherilynw

    I have melasma and would really like to try your cream!!! Can you send me some?! Sherilynw

     
    

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  • Hi I’d love to try your lotion. If this is still ...   bamnbamn   9 y  2,415
    
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    Hi I’d love to try your lotion. If this is still possible please PM me. Melasma is something that effects mainly women but being male makes it no easier to deal with and i am very negatively affe ....

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    Hi I'd love to try your lotion. If this is still possible please PM me. Melasma is something that effects mainly women but being male makes it no easier to deal with and i am very negatively affected by it. I'm very interested in trying your lotion. Thanks

     
    

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  • Hi I’m a melasma suffer, I would like to try your ...   #201400   9 y  2,428
    
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    Hi I’m a melasma suffer, I would like to try your cream, how can i get it?

    Hi I'm a melasma suffer, I would like to try your cream, how can i get it?

     
    

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  • i have been suffering from melasma for the last 20...   #201655   9 y  2,460
    
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    i have been suffering from melasma for the last 20 years. seen some improvement lately but not much. Would very much like to try your product.If you would be kind enough to advice me regarding th ....

    i have been suffering from melasma for the last 20 years. seen some improvement lately but not much.
    Would very much like to try your product.If you would be kind enough to advice me regarding this?
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  • Hi Pom, Have you continued with this lotion? I’m ...   tiano   8 y  2,129
    
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    Hi Pom, Have you continued with this lotion? I’m a male with acute melasma for nearly 20 years. I have tried everything except fractional laser and am willing to try this for you, please message ....

    Hi Pom,
    Have you continued with this lotion? I'm a male with acute melasma for nearly 20 years. I have tried everything except fractional laser and am willing to try this for you, please message me with further details.
    Thank you

     
    

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  Melasma & copper: candowithout   meire   18 y  120,334
  
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  This is research I did into the connection between melasma (hyperpigmentation) and copper. Briefly, I developed melasma as a result of taking Minocyclene Antibiotic about 7 years ago, and it remained for a number of years. After doing the following research and following the protocol I devised, I was able to get rid of it, about 95%. It’s more or less gone, the remaining 5% would be when I ingest something rich in copper, I get a slight darkening. Nobody else notices it, just me because I know it’s there. A lot of the ladies who tried this also had success, although some didnt - for d ...
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  • Thanks for that great info. I kinda thought that ...   candowithout   18 y  68,183
    
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    Thanks for that great info. I kinda thought that it would be mineral related. It could be time for a mineral analysis. Nicole

    Thanks for that great info.
    I kinda thought that it would be mineral related.
    It could be time for a mineral analysis.
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  • Hi, I have looked around at various websites abou...   rjmcw   17 y  68,518
    
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    Hi, I have looked around at various websites about copper toxicity and I have a massive gut feeling that this is my problem. I am vegetarian and I drink heaps of diet coke and I smoke. I also have...

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    Hi,
    I have looked around at various websites about copper toxicity and I have a massive gut feeling that this is my problem. I am vegetarian and I drink heaps of diet coke and I smoke. I also have uterine fibroids as well as the melasma and many of the other signs of copper toxicity. I bought iron, zinc,vit C and b complex this morning. I will let you know how I go. I am really really feeling hopeful and positive about this one. thanks rachel

     
    

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    • Hi, I’m 46, and for more than 5 years I have be...   carlaskin   17 y  69,833
      
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      Hi, I’m 46, and for more than 5 years I have been struggling with melasma. Started with a little dark spot on my cheeks and now I have it all over my face. I don’t smoke or drink, a practice yoga...

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      Hi,
      
      I'm 46, and for more than 5 years I have been struggling with melasma. Started with a little dark spot on my cheeks and now I have it all over my face. I don't smoke or drink, a practice yoga 3 times a weak, eat a good diet and I have never taken birth control pills or had kids. Two years ago I had a copper IUD removed which I used for 7 years. I don't know if copper is related to melasma problem but since the melasma started approximately the time when I had the IUD, I asked my doctor to check the copper level in my system.
      
      I little info about my journey with doctors.
      I started with dermatologist which didn't help me at all. I had 4 chemical peeling, used Tri-Luma cream, cover my face with sun block like a crazy woman, and off course avoid sun exposure forever - no results, just spend my money and time. My melasma got a little bit lighter and in a couple weeks came back the same way it was. I realized that my problem is more complicated and my dermatologist told me to find an endocrinologist. Next doctor that I visited was my gynecologist no help, she didn't care. Now I am trying an endocrinologist. So far I have been tested for thyroid and, adrenal problems. These tests came back normal and I didn't get my melasma problem fixed. Now, I asked my doctor to have a more complex adrenal test (the one you have to use contrast intravenously). I also asked to check the levels of copper in my system and a thyroid auto-immunity test. Please I need help! Any ideas what else I can try? Any good endocrinologist in Atlanta, GA who understands melasma? I am not looking for a cosmetic solutions but the root cause of my melasma problem. Thanks

       
      

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  • Re: Melasma & copper: candowithout i had melasma a...   #198590   9 y  22,607
    
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    Re: Melasma & copper: candowithout i had melasma at ny first preg. It was bit mild now it spread all over my face.been using dr s hydroquinone 2% vit retinol for many months.now i stoped cos its lik...

     
    

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  Vitiligo?   objoyfl   18 y  7,024  † C †
  
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  Vitiligo is the opposite, complete absence of pigmentation. My husband has vitiligo. Does anyone know if the cause and treatment is the same as for this hyperpigmentation you are talking about?
  
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  • I’m afraid I didn’t do much research on vitiligo, ...   meire   18 y  8,502
    
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    I’m afraid I didn’t do much research on vitiligo, at the time I was hell bent on finding a cure for melasma. My understanding of vitiligo is that the melanocytes themselves are underactive, or tota...

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    I'm afraid I didn't do much research on vitiligo, at the time I was hell bent on finding a cure for melasma. My understanding of vitiligo is that the melanocytes themselves are underactive, or totally non functional, the opposite to melasma, where they are overactive but still require copper in order to convert tyrosinase into melanin. My first thought was that you could treat with copper (topically though, too risky to increase dietary intake, too many other adverse effects), and I guess you could try thta, using a cream with added copper, but my guess is that it wouldnt work because the melanocytes wouldnt do their job. I found the links below, the middle one has some possible alternative treatments but I don't know how effective they are.
    Sorry I couldnt be of more help!
    
    
    http://www.emedicine.com/DERM/topic453.htm
    
    http://www.raysahelian.com/vitiligo.html
    
    http://www.caringmedical.com/conditions/Vitiligo.htm
    
    
    

     
    

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  • I think that if the skin is completely without col...   johnmaark   16 y  5,418
    
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    I think that if the skin is completely without color it is called albino and not vitiligo. Vitiligo is when only some areas in the skin is white.

    I think that if the skin is completely without color it is called albino and not vitiligo. Vitiligo is when only some areas in the skin is white.

     
    

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  Bad experience with Cosmelan 2 and ebay seller   DulceVita01   11 y  4,421  † C †
  
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  I would like to inform anyone of my experience with ebay seller ever'present. I bought the product and my melasma got worse so I posted the negative feedback on ebay then seller contacted me to remove the feedback and she would give me partial refund. She waited for the 45 days to be over where I can file a claim and refunded me only her profit!!!! Has this occured to anyone else? or has anyone had problems with Cosmelan 2?

   
  

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  • Re Bad experience with Cosmelan 2 and ebay seller   MelaClear   10 y  5,281
    
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  New Melasma Sufferer   CaryBear   12 y  12,529  † C †
  
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  Hey Good People.
  I have a Candida/Copper problem. I am taking many supplements, following a strict, selective carb diet, and consuming no sugar.
  I am actively trying to bring the Candida under control. I was too aggressive in my first attempt and developed melasma. Is this due to adrenal fatigue? Some insight into why the melasma appeared suddenly would be most appreciated.
  I have an embedded IUD, I've had it for nearly ten years, and I am on a waiting list to have it removed. I am aware this contributes, even perpetuates my copper problem, but I can't do anything about that right now; thanks to Socialized Medical Care.
  I am taking, among other things, molybdenum, vit c, zinc and MSM. (I am referring here only to the supplements I am taking to help with melasma, although I am taking many more for digestive concerns, candida overgrowth and friendly-flora re-population)
  I have tried HQ, Kojic acid, Retin A (made it darker!) and clobetasol (also made it darker)
  I have stopped all lightning products and I am not using Retin A anymore at this time. I read somewhere that the Retin A "brings forth" the buried dark pigmentation-and I admit these last five years I have baked my skin with the exception of this year. My first day at the beach and *bam* the 'tashe appeared.
  I have learned that chemical sunblock can make it worse, and by the look of things I have dermal melasma. I have not seen a dermatologist, because again, there is a long waiting list. I use a physical sunblock made by Avene, and avoid the sun as much as I can.
  Tonight I am going to try castor oil
  I will update often, and in great detail so that I may help others, if I do find a way to rid my face of this blight.
  That all said, I have had vitiligo on my chin for more than 15 years. It's re-pigmenting :) Something good, something not so good.
  Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated.

   
  

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  • This is the opposite of your melasma but, I develo...   candisufferer   12 y  11,383
    
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    This is the opposite of your melasma but, I developed a small round white skin pigmentation over the right side of my thyroid. It started as a pin prick a couple years back but, once things got ov ....

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    This is the opposite of your melasma but, I developed a small round white skin pigmentation over the right side of my thyroid. It started as a pin prick a couple years back but, once things got overly stressed this year from candida treatment it has gotten bigger to about the size of a small pea. My Dr said it was nothing to be concerned about when I showed it to him but, it's just another sign of how stress has thrown things further out of balance.
    
    If we could only treat our conditions in hindsight back to when we were much healthier ..... wouldn't that be great?
    
    Blessings and good luck on your melasma.

     
    

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    • Thank you for sharing this with me. I have a small...   CaryBear   12 y  10,919
      
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      Thank you for sharing this with me. I have a small spot of vitiligo that is barely visible where my thyroid is located. I am going to get blood tests for Thyroid this week.

      Thank you for sharing this with me. I have a small spot of vitiligo that is barely visible where my thyroid is located. I am going to get blood tests for Thyroid this week.
      

       
      

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    • By the way is the small white spots skin fungus ma...   thelaughingdogs   12 y  10,918
      
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      By the way is the small white spots skin fungus maybe. My fiancee has it and the spots can be dark or light. It’s on his torso and has made it’s way up his neck on his face. What is exposed to lig ....

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      By the way is the small white spots skin fungus maybe. My fiancee has it and the spots can be dark or light. It's on his torso and has made it's way up his neck on his face. What is exposed to light more is not hardly visible. This is pretty common especially if you swim in a lake. A lot of people have it and carry for years.

       
      

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      • the fungus you’re referring to is called tinea ver...   CaryBear   12 y  11,391
        
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        the fungus you’re referring to is called tinea versicolor~and sadly, no this is not what I have. My ex husband had that and got an anti fungal cream for it which I tried and had no effect. What’s ....

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        the fungus you're referring to is called tinea versicolor~and sadly, no this is not what I have. My ex husband had that and got an anti fungal cream for it which I tried and had no effect. What's more, the dermatologist looked at it with a Wood's Lamp. It is definitely vitiligo. I'd be apt to think the melasma like formation on my upper lip is Tinea versicolor, for it appeared over night.
        What I find really interesting is the vitiligo is and has been re pigmenting for years. I mean ten or more years. Recently and more importantly when I got the dark upper lip, that's when my vitiligo really picked up speed on re pigmenting. I can barely see the spot on my throat, but I think that is a good enough reason to get my thyroid checked.
        

         
        

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  • I have been fighting Melasma for 4 years now. It i...   thelaughingdogs   12 y  11,733
    
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    I have been fighting Melasma for 4 years now. It it what got me started with a copper detox doing almost the exact same things as you molybdenum, vit c, zinc and MSM. I did get some lightening. I ....

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    I have been fighting Melasma for 4 years now. It it what got me started with a copper detox doing almost the exact same things as you molybdenum, vit c, zinc and MSM. I did get some lightening. I have been detoxing for over a year with vast improvements to my AF. It has been well worth it. I think also the Melasma is due to a hormonal imbalance but that is also caused my AF. Copper raises your estrogen levels. The Zinc and detox will bring copper and estrogen back down. I also got migraines and they are gone now.
    
    I have also gone through a series of medium level peels. I think I have done six. Got very little improvement. I was wondering about Meladerm. Have you tried that?
    
    Before all this I had beautiful even colored skin.
    I am 46 and my hormones levels are changing also because of age and not just AF. But then you see these 50 year old women with perfect even tans. So what is different about their bodies?

     
    

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    • RE: meladerma. No i have not tried that, but I ha...   CaryBear   12 y  10,969
      
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      RE: meladerma. No i have not tried that, but I have mixed HQ, Retin A kojic acid and steroid cream. I’m pretty certain that if that didn’t work, meladerma isn’t going to either. I have this st ....

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      RE: meladerma.
      No i have not tried that, but I have mixed HQ, Retin A kojic acid and steroid cream. I'm pretty certain that if that didn't work, meladerma isn't going to either.
      
      I have this stupid IUD for ten years...why all of a sudden the melasma? I can't help but wonder what did I do that caused this to happen overnight? I went to the beach ONE DAY. I wore sunscreen and a hat.
      Logic tells me that when attempted to cure my candida overgrowth I stressed out my adrenals.
      I hate thinking that I may have a damaged liver.

       
      

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      • Don’t be so hard on yourself. Part of it is ageing...   thelaughingdogs   12 y  11,244
        
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        Don’t be so hard on yourself. Part of it is ageing too. As we age our estrogen goes down. Throw stress on top of that and the systems start to have problems. The copper in the IUD started to overw ....

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        Don't be so hard on yourself. Part of it is ageing too. As we age our estrogen goes down. Throw stress on top of that and the systems start to have problems. The copper in the IUD started to overwelm you. Keep in mind that you might have had more stress leaving your body less able to handle the copper. Stress slows down our systems and those systems are responsible for detoxing. So we fill up with toxins and that adds to more stress. The candida love copper and toxins. The more healing I do the more in control my candida is. 3 years ago I constantly had a yeast infection, now it's so much more under control.
        
        I have been doing castor oil too. I don't think it's lightening anything but I do notice I have a bright glow in the morning after putting it on before bed.

         
        

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  • Tonight I am going to try castor oil I will updat...   CaryBear   12 y  10,909
    
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    Tonight I am going to try castor oil I will update often, and in great detail so that I may help others, if I do find a way to rid my face of this blight.” The night before last I used Kojic A ....

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    Tonight I am going to try castor oil
    I will update often, and in great detail so that I may help others, if I do find a way to rid my face of this blight."
    
    The night before last I used Kojic Acid. I saw lightening over night. The castor oil made me get little red bumps.
    imma just gonna vent right here.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    I f*ckin hate this shit.

     
    

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    • Gosh I know it. I obsessed on this for so long. Th...   thelaughingdogs   12 y  10,916
      
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      Gosh I know it. I obsessed on this for so long. Then I started getting little wrinkles and lost muscle tone so I have a little sagging. Others don’t notice but I do. I finally just had switch my f ....

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      Gosh I know it. I obsessed on this for so long. Then I started getting little wrinkles and lost muscle tone so I have a little sagging. Others don't notice but I do. I finally just had switch my focus to recover from the AF since I had a whole lot of other symptoms. I am getting close to recovering and I thought my skin would improve more with getting better. I do have a lot of lighter spots but its uneven. Hang in there.

       
      

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  My melasma began when I was 29. It started on the right side of my upper lip and over 18 years progressed to cover over 70% of my face. I am now 47 and not until just recently did I develop a way to treat my condition at home without expensive, invasive cosmetic procedures that simply do not work. My skin is clear after 18 years of battling the condition. I got astonishing results at home and you can too. Find the MelaClear facebook page and read my story. There is hope for you.

   
  

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  My Melasma (chloasma) is gone !!!!! Want to share...   AliceFeng   12 y  12,823  † C †
  
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  Hi,
  
  After trying everything for 7 years I am finally Melasma free!! I wanted to share my story in the hope it will help whoever reads this.
  
  Melasma made me miserable but now i feel like a new person!! I suffered with it for 7 years and had tried EVERYTHING. I used to spend hours and hours on these forums and finally was advised of a new laser. I was VERY apprehensive as I had tried a laser treatment years back and had no luck but after speaking to a clinician I decided to give it a go. The laser works VERY differently to other lasers and after 6 treatments I am completely Melasma free!!!!
  
  I did do a bit of research before contacting the company and found a helpful Youtube video called 'FEM technology Dual Yellow Laser'
  
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  It's quite technical but explains why it works and why it is different from other lasers.
  
  The treatment didn't even hurt! I assumed it wouldn't work but I now look the way I did 7 years ago. i feel like I have a new lease on life!!
  
  I know this treatment is available in a lot of countries. I currently live in Australia which is where I got the treatment but my Auntie lives in England and she is about to have her 2nd treatment. If you go on the website
  
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  and contact them they will tell you where the closest place to get treated is. Thats what I did and I am sooo much happier now.
  
  I know the impact melasma can have on life and I hope whoever reads this has as much success as I did.
  
  
  

   
  

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    That’s Tinea Versicolor - a skin fungus. It appears ”dark” on fair skinned people but on dark skinned people it appears as white spots and spotches. Cured mine incidentally by eliminating a whole ....

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    That's Tinea Versicolor - a skin fungus. It appears "dark" on fair skinned people but on dark skinned people it appears as white spots and spotches. Cured mine incidentally by eliminating a whole bunch of fungal colonies of candida from my intestines.
    
    Glad you are happy with the laser work but keep the above in mind in case it comes back.

     
    

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• look for left over tri luma cream   johnson1961   12 y  999
  
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