Moms – We would trade nothing for our sweet treasures … even the scars we got from having them! But there is one lingering condition that you CAN do something about … melasma. I have it & am so thankful there is an effective treatment so I can look my best. Check out the blog from Dr. Fields regarding this treatable condition & then “gift yourself” this Mother’s Day by getting started on our REVERSE skin regimen. Believe me, if anyone is worth a product that is on Allure Magazine's "A List" … MOMS are!!
| | Confessions of a DermatologistDr. Kathy Fields | May 5, 2010 at 10:15 pm | Categories: Confessions of a Dermatologist | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-78 |
By Dr. Kathy Fields
I am the proud mother of two boys and I am reminded of them every time I look in the mirror. This derm’s confession … no, I didn’t get their names tattooed on my forehead … I have melasma. Also known as “the mask of pregnancy,” melasma is a hormonal disorder causing dark patches in the skin that often appears for the first time during pregnancy. It’s a disfigurement for me and one that I will always need to treat, protect and conceal to look my best, especially as an outdoor enthusiast. I’ve had to make some major lifestyle changes as a result. I used to be carefree about time spent in the sun (and always applied sunscreen). These days, even sunscreen isn’t enough, and I’ve had to pick up new summer hobbies, like scuba diving far underwater where the sun “don’t shine”.
To avoid the visible signs of melasma, I’ve had to change my habits and commit to hydroquinone-based treatments. On days where my melasma is in full swing, I apply mineral peptide treatment to help even skin tone. Whether you are experiencing melasma yourself, or know someone who is, this is a lifelong condition that ebbs and flows. Consistency is the key to management; I’ve learned to be forever vigilant about sun protection and lifestyle choices.
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