Daily symptoms - 3/31

HoosOnFirst · April 2015

mindaa said:
OK, mine comes with a PSA... several weeks ago I noticed a slight shadow above my lip, which has become progressively darker (though fortunately still hides with regular foundation). Yuck! Turns out, this skin discoloration is called melasma and is another potential side effect of estrogen, but aggravated by sun exposure. I haven't done research beyond a search on TB... but sounds like sometimes it will gradually fade after pregnancy, other times it has to be removed through whitening/bleaching..

So... don't forget your sunblock!

I'm sorry to hear this, but also jealous you have sun! We just had 10 weekends in a row with snow in Boston!

ngaines27 · April 2015

mindaa said:
OK, mine comes with a PSA... several weeks ago I noticed a slight shadow above my lip, which has become progressively darker (though fortunately still hides with regular foundation). Yuck! Turns out, this skin discoloration is called melasma and is another potential side effect of estrogen, but aggravated by sun exposure. I haven't done research beyond a search on TB... but sounds like sometimes it will gradually fade after pregnancy, other times it has to be removed through whitening/bleaching..

So... don't forget your sunblock!

Licensed Esthetician here!! Melasma is NO fun, I get it all over my face with each pregnancy (it looks like I'm wearing a mask). Just wanted to let you know that Glo Therapeutics has a fabulous line to treat any kind of skin discoloration if yours doesn't fade on it's own. They have a brightening polish and lightening gel that are absolutely amazing and they've worked for me every time. And you can order online, so you avoid a trip to the dermatologists for prescriptions. DISCLAIMER: I do not work for Glo. I just love their products. Just wanted you to know of that option if you need it after pregnacy.

KaLikeAWind · April 2015

@klkonwi I was thinking about you and am glad to wake up and hear that you will be seeing a specialist for your headaches and sleep. And also wanted to echo @dancegurl1118 for a comment she made on another thread - yes, please don't go and do all those shifts. Get yourself some rest and relief.

jmk729 · April 2015

@ngaines27 totally off topic but do you have any insight as to if those products would work for rosecea? Have been dealing with that shit for 7 years and nothing seems to work..

ngaines27 · April 2015

jmk729 said:
@ngaines27 totally off topic but do you have any insight as to if those products would work for rosecea? Have been dealing with that shit for 7 years and nothing seems to work..

Yes! Glo has several products that could help with rosacea; my favorites are their dual advantage cream and their redness relief powder. They have a whole new line of sensitive skin products that are great as well. Their website is gloprofessional.com. Obagi also has a great line for rosacea, but it's much more expensive and can usually only be bought in a physician's office. Hope you can find something that works for you!!

ETA: I would not suggest using Glo's brightening polish or lightening gel as they are pretty abrasive for rosacea.

mindaa · April 2015

@ngaines27, thanks for the head's up!

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