Dark patches on face

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Has anyone got a cure for dark spots around the forehead and eyes? Even wearing SPF every day (and a hat where possible) my melasma is really bad this year. I use the nip and fab glycolic pads at night... My face is looking so patchy

Vitamin c serum helps mine - I just get it from Amazon!

Ultrasun Anti Pigmentation Face Cream

Mines the same. My GP says its vitoligo in my case. I'm just embracing the SPF50 and foundation.

Doesnt the glycolic though make you more prone to pigmentation from the sun? I dont use it in the summer or if sunny weather is on the forecast. Also do you reapply the sun screen every 2 hours and apply a generous amount? If you sweat you need to reapply.

Could they be age or liver spots or hormonal if pregnant orgoing through the menopause? Maybe wear bigger sunglasses?

RussianBluee yes apparently it's hormonal. It began a few years ago after I was pregnant with DD. And thanks about the glycolic, I was wondering if that was making it any worse. I have HUGE sunglasses and hat, and reapply suncream every hour if I'm outside, though I try to avoid going out when the sun is hottest.

Thanks MOONSpellsTomCullenLawsYes and ProjectGainsborough I'll try both!

I get mine lasered off at the loacal beauty parlour, it costs £80 for a half face. Worth every penny.

Oooo, what kind of mastering is that madcat? I’ve a large patch on my forehead, doesn’t really bother me but wouldn’t mind getting rid of it!

Madcatlady, do you know which sort of laser they use? I’ve tried to find somewhere here after I had it done years ago but no one seems to know! Thank you

madcatladyforever this sounds like just what I need! What do I need to ask for?

I'm not sure what it's called, it was advertised at the local beautician clinic, they have special training but are not medically trained. I think they said it was YAG laser. I had a big brown spot under my eye that was very noticeable as I'm very white. They used the laser on it's lowest setting and it faded to nothing over about 4 weeks and hasn't returned. It's really good.

Thank you, I've just found a yag laser place offering it for melasma near me so I'm going to give it a go. Great to hear they sorted yours out! I have fairly dark skin anyway but two patches in particular are really bad and one is starting to make it look like I have a black eye. Not great at work when people are asking you how your weekend was while looking fairly concerned ...