Hyperpigmentation Anyone?

[A10CalGal]

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Originally Posted by Morgan I remember a friend having light spots that turned out to be a fungus that grows on your skin when you are in the sun too much. This was in high school & I don't remember the details. But, it wasn't a big deal. Nothing like a flesh eating bacteria.

I have a friend that gets these white spots & she has to take an anti-fungal medication when it happens. I don't think it's a big deal, but she just doesn't like the spots.

[mpark46]

I have some hyperpigmentation, but its mostly in the form of freckles on my upper cheeks and near my eyes. I had my second (in a series of three) photofacials (IPL) done yesterday.

 

I definitely saw some results after the first one. My dermatologist recommended a higher "dosage" for my second treatment. My freckles are definitely darket today. They get darker and then fall off in about a week (at least that's what happened the first time). Hopefully I will see better results this second time around.

 

I'm also starting Obagi-C RX skin care line, which is supposed to help with hyperpigmentation and overall skin tone. It supposedly entails some peeling and a process of cell turnover, which I am not looking forward to.

 

I'll keep you guys posted on how it goes.

[BandE2008]

IAnd then a couple years ago I started getting dark spots. on my upper lip (nice' date=' I look like i have a mustache!) QUOTE']

 

This is what happened to me

and I wanted to cry!

Was at a family wedding 1 month ago - and everyone thought I had a mustache

it came out of no where!!!

I see the doctor tomorrow

[leigh miller]

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Originally Posted by Dbld78 I know right! Now, Leigh the Lustra AF is that a skin bleach and what exact facials do you get? I'm going to look into the facials, I've never had one.....believe it or not! I'm the same way I stay out of the sun but shooting outside really makes it hard to stay sun free! I hate using sunscreen on my face because it makes me break out but I do use Bare Minerals and that has a sunscreen in it. I find it really works nicely too.

the lustra AF is an RX. i get it from canada where you dont need an RX. its a skin lightener. im was being lazy when i said facials. i get a glycolic microderm combo every few weeks or so.

[Mel]

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Originally Posted by Morgan I remember a friend having light spots that turned out to be a fungus that grows on your skin when you are in the sun too much. This was in high school & I don't remember the details. But, it wasn't a big deal. Nothing like a flesh eating bacteria.

My sister has this. She told me that it was from her using the tanning beds. Eww...really makes me not want to go tan, but I also really don't want to have awful tan lines.


I feel bad for you ladies that have it on your upper lips. I think that would be worse because people think you are hairy. People think that I have a large birth mark on my forehead, if I'm not at work, and if I am at work they tell me to wash my face b/c I have ash or dirt on it.

[cheese_diva]

I have a brand new tube of Lustra-AF (unopened) but it expires 5/08.. if anyone wants it, just send me a PM and pay for shipping. I bought 2 when I was trying it thinking it was one bigger tube for cheaper. I got a stronger hydroquinone cream from the doctor and used that instead. Lustra AF has SPF 20 in it.

 

I have pigmentation under my nose and on the side of my chin. I'm very self-conscious but nothing seemed to help so I gave up on the creams. I just make sure I wear a good sunscreen to keep it from getting worse.