What Causes this???

vtoodler · 08-13-2006, 08:54 PM

I've seen photos of people with melasma, and I feel sympathy for yall. I'm just curious as to what could have caused this???

SusanRL · 08-14-2006, 01:01 AM

Melasma can be caused by alot of different things, but mostly its due to extreme changes in your body's hormones. Things like birth control, pregnancy and menapause are usually the biggest causes. You might have also heard of melasma being referred to as the "pregnancy mask". I believe it can also be caused by extreme sun exposure.

Alida · 06-27-2007, 07:44 PM

My dermatologist assured me that sun exposure doesn't CAUSE melasma. It is all hormonal. However, once you have it, the sun makes the markings much darker.

Victoria · 05-08-2008, 01:46 AM

After lots of research and trying many different things, I've come to the conclusion that melasma is caused by excess copper in the body. This can be corrected in part by supplementing with zinc and some other minerals. If you do a search you can find details on exactly what and how much to take. Be careful not to take too much zinc as it can be toxic. Definately not more than 100mg, from what I have read.

08-13-2006, 08:54 PM	#1
vtoodler SCT Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 722 Rep Power: 30	What Causes this??? I've seen photos of people with melasma, and I feel sympathy for yall. I'm just curious as to what could have caused this???

08-14-2006, 01:01 AM	#2
SusanRL Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LA, California Gender: Posts: 210 My Mood: Rep Power: 24	Re: What Causes this??? Melasma can be caused by alot of different things, but mostly its due to extreme changes in your body's hormones. Things like birth control, pregnancy and menapause are usually the biggest causes. You might have also heard of melasma being referred to as the "pregnancy mask". I believe it can also be caused by extreme sun exposure.

06-27-2007, 07:44 PM	#3
Alida SCT Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Re: What Causes this??? My dermatologist assured me that sun exposure doesn't CAUSE melasma. It is all hormonal. However, once you have it, the sun makes the markings much darker.

05-08-2008, 01:46 AM	#4
Victoria SCT Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	copper After lots of research and trying many different things, I've come to the conclusion that melasma is caused by excess copper in the body. This can be corrected in part by supplementing with zinc and some other minerals. If you do a search you can find details on exactly what and how much to take. Be careful not to take too much zinc as it can be toxic. Definately not more than 100mg, from what I have read.