hi Rossie, my name is Lorelei, and like you, i've been suffering from melasma. i also have a drinking problem, and am perimenopausal, i'm 41. your story touched my heart cause i know how hard it is to stop drinking, and the best we can do is day by day. i came across this site with many testimonials by women who's melasma was gradually faded and even gone! there is evidence also that copper toxicity is a culprit. the most encouraging and hopeful site is http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/melasma.html.
and " Melasma and copper candowithout at Chloasma & Melasma Support. please let me know if you receive this message. take care, Lorelei Hackl