http://Melasma.tribe.net Tribe.net. Local Connections http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/885f39f0-ccf5-4e3c-9ec3-d1264a17aebc#b1f60b88-5ac5-4d51-a85a-ccca6e26858b I apologize to everyone who has contacted me. I've been busy with family and work. I pretty much stopped taking melacor. My melasma has lighted and I don't think about it anymore. I can cover it with foundation. I guess I had decided that I was tired of letting it consume my life and started living. I will say that I have cleaned up my diet and try to eat organic as much as possible. I do not drink soda, only coffee, tea, or water. I try to stay away from processed foods. I will try to put a new picture on here this weekend without makeup. Pam Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:56:21 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/885f39f0-ccf5-4e3c-9ec3-d1264a17aebc#b1f60b88-5ac5-4d51-a85a-ccca6e26858b Pamela 2011-02-25T10:56:21Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/3f8eadf1-c3cc-44d7-8ad2-9d6c5dd3ff46#3261e42a-743f-4ed6-80c7-30c614c18869 I haven't been here for a while, have been dealing with some health issues. I am recently dx hypothyroid and I have a nodule on the left side. Waiting to hear back to schedule a biospy. I've added folapro, B12, and longevinex (trans-resveratrol) to my supplements. I will give an update in 3 months. I don't think I can be fair in giving an assessment any sooner. I have to say with it being August, that my melasma is light and I do not see the occasional darkening I used to see. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:22:20 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/3f8eadf1-c3cc-44d7-8ad2-9d6c5dd3ff46#3261e42a-743f-4ed6-80c7-30c614c18869 Pamela 2008-08-11T13:22:20Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/008c88aa-991e-4af0-ad4a-dc98596aab78#9ab3eb96-0532-42ab-8dcf-a06602a2b438 Hi everyone, I am now trying Melacor, have been on it for 30 days full strength. I have seen no change, but it may be too soon to see any change. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:21:11 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/008c88aa-991e-4af0-ad4a-dc98596aab78#9ab3eb96-0532-42ab-8dcf-a06602a2b438 Pamela 2008-04-23T12:21:11Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/9559b91b-7111-4d2f-9337-35cf23d24172#0cc7060d-325c-40e4-992d-5b74e7b6effe Hi Ila, Great to see someone is checking this site. Please come back from time to time. Hopefully we can get more members. Wed, 16 Aug 2006 22:58:02 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/9559b91b-7111-4d2f-9337-35cf23d24172#0cc7060d-325c-40e4-992d-5b74e7b6effe Pamela 2006-08-16T22:58:02Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/9559b91b-7111-4d2f-9337-35cf23d24172#90b862de-2c0d-4857-99b7-fd4b5a3e1a25 That was an interesting article. I rarely drink soda. But i am writing because i was on the skincare RX forum and read your posts there. I never connected you with the Pam on that site. I hope the others from there also join this tribe. I will remember to check this site regularly from now on and myabe post a picture too. Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:44:34 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/9559b91b-7111-4d2f-9337-35cf23d24172#90b862de-2c0d-4857-99b7-fd4b5a3e1a25 Ila 2006-08-15T00:44:34Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/e03cc962-b19f-46d4-b169-3f5d6cf73c1d#b390ce19-6f1b-44f7-ab89-dda38203019c http://www.nbc17.com/health/3280244/detail.html http://www.therealessentials.com/care1.html http://www.mindfully.org/Pesticide/Shampoo-DEA-Cancer.htm Wed, 09 Aug 2006 16:44:18 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/e03cc962-b19f-46d4-b169-3f5d6cf73c1d#b390ce19-6f1b-44f7-ab89-dda38203019c Pamela 2006-08-09T16:44:18Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/9559b91b-7111-4d2f-9337-35cf23d24172#ee536d03-8a14-4b3e-8d18-4cf0f41f09b2 I thought this was interesting enough to post. http://finance-new.comcast.net/www/news.html?x=http://www.comcast.net/data/news/2006/08/09/451796.xml&cvqh=itn_cokepepsi Wed, 09 Aug 2006 16:12:14 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/9559b91b-7111-4d2f-9337-35cf23d24172#ee536d03-8a14-4b3e-8d18-4cf0f41f09b2 Pamela 2006-08-09T16:12:14Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/07cff683-48bb-4edd-9066-7b601d780d67#2b9252fb-b947-44ae-b37b-8d9171b2145a I believe that if you are careful and do not put anything on your face that could cause further damage, that in time it will get better. Wed, 24 Aug 2005 22:42:01 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/07cff683-48bb-4edd-9066-7b601d780d67#2b9252fb-b947-44ae-b37b-8d9171b2145a Pamela 2005-08-24T22:42:01Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/07cff683-48bb-4edd-9066-7b601d780d67#d5fc9940-04d0-4e42-b329-956bd413caf7 I also stopped using anything except moisturiser and sunscreen. i am using whatever moisturiser i have on hand. in the morning i use Eucerin SPF 30 first, then i use Photoderm Max 50+ SPF tinted on top of that. i seldom reapply during the day. i don't see the melasma getting worse on this routine ao it can't be bad. i don't want to try Cosmelan because most people peel and burn. scary. and they have to use it forever too. i don't want to be so dependent on something. hope mine clears up too, even a little Tue, 23 Aug 2005 18:20:05 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/07cff683-48bb-4edd-9066-7b601d780d67#d5fc9940-04d0-4e42-b329-956bd413caf7 Ila 2005-08-23T18:20:05Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/07cff683-48bb-4edd-9066-7b601d780d67#50d4c807-2cc1-4c9b-83ba-24ef596251c5 As you can see, it is slowly getting lighter. I stopped using junk on my face. I make sure I use sunscreen every day. Sun, 21 Aug 2005 18:27:59 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/07cff683-48bb-4edd-9066-7b601d780d67#50d4c807-2cc1-4c9b-83ba-24ef596251c5 Pamela 2005-08-21T18:27:59Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/4fed468f-efe0-456c-8e27-f8f97976fb91#fce7959f-0f40-479e-b257-94384c251ed2 I have stopped using junk on my face and very slowly it is going away. I can put fake tan on my face where there is no melasma and when I look in the mirror I can hardly notice the melasma. I think the best thing to do is to be very careful with what we use on our face and to use sunscreen every day. Tue, 05 Jul 2005 00:35:12 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/4fed468f-efe0-456c-8e27-f8f97976fb91#fce7959f-0f40-479e-b257-94384c251ed2 Pamela 2005-07-05T00:35:12Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/2699a760-d575-4c55-baf6-d925eacf6a3b#ac4a5d66-1dc2-4f8b-bb03-701f01aff035 Thanks for sharing. There are some who claim to have "the cure", but I do not believe it. Mon, 25 Apr 2005 16:24:39 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/2699a760-d575-4c55-baf6-d925eacf6a3b#ac4a5d66-1dc2-4f8b-bb03-701f01aff035 Pamela 2005-04-25T16:24:39Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/c477f193-2153-4919-af19-0d04d6f1e873#3b1b9138-844f-47cb-9a64-495d937d709a Yes, I can't imagine the amount of money spend. My routine that I have found the best until something good comes along: Mild soap. Mild toner...because water is acidic and you need (I have found) it is best to shoot for stability not agitaion with this odd skin thing. Then at night olive oil as lotion (I buy it from dhc..its supposedly pure or whatever but I am sure anything without ahas and stuff is good. Then I only use physical sunblocks not chemical. Again, shoot for keeping your skin not abraided or reddened whatso ever. When marketing says you will look fresh, they mean that your skin surface will be scraped off. This is not good because I feel that tender skin is really ripe to become "bad" easily. Sun, 24 Apr 2005 20:55:50 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/c477f193-2153-4919-af19-0d04d6f1e873#3b1b9138-844f-47cb-9a64-495d937d709a kylie 2005-04-24T20:55:50Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/2699a760-d575-4c55-baf6-d925eacf6a3b#a4ca4a39-6abb-437f-93fb-301e01b1240c Hi, I am new. Have had "it" for the past 10 years. I have tried lots of stuff and ended up making it worse with harsh treatments. I agree with you. Mine isn't gone but I don't experience flare ups and it is pretty good. I used mild soap by dhc skincare...their who line is very mellow and includes olive oil for lotion...very nice. Also, I don't go for the parsol stuff in spf because I have found chemical sunscreens bad news. Wish someone would find the cure. Hate even thinking about it, although now I am much kinder to myself and less ashamed. Sun, 24 Apr 2005 20:49:40 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/2699a760-d575-4c55-baf6-d925eacf6a3b#a4ca4a39-6abb-437f-93fb-301e01b1240c kylie 2005-04-24T20:49:40Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/2699a760-d575-4c55-baf6-d925eacf6a3b#30ffe5fc-147a-48ea-95ed-a0514f3e2537 For a few months now I have stopped using junk on my face. All I use is Ivory soap, Ponds cold cream, Oil of Olay daily moisturizer, Maybelline Wonder Finish, and my melasma is about 50% lighter. I really think just being gentle to our skin and not to use harsh chemicals is the answer. I let you know how it is in a few months. Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:25:16 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/2699a760-d575-4c55-baf6-d925eacf6a3b#30ffe5fc-147a-48ea-95ed-a0514f3e2537 Pamela 2004-11-10T18:25:16Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/fcaa77c4-cf4f-4bdc-b7b0-efa24d293055#ee7471c1-f080-4f6d-92e3-a12e4ab95eb1 Five days ago I started drinking a mix I bought at a whole health food market. Three days ago I noticed that the end of my nose was hurting. I looked in the mirror and it looks red, kinda looks like it is burnt. Could it be from the detox mix? Any advice as to how I can determine why I have this sore tender area on my nose? I did fall asleep with makeup on one night, but I've done that many times befor. Wed, 03 Nov 2004 13:31:40 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/fcaa77c4-cf4f-4bdc-b7b0-efa24d293055#ee7471c1-f080-4f6d-92e3-a12e4ab95eb1 Pamela 2004-11-03T13:31:40Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/c477f193-2153-4919-af19-0d04d6f1e873#df042fe1-8057-40a4-bbfa-4bd1262275d9 How many times have you gone out and bought something because someone said that this product was working, was clearing their melasma? Then find you have wasted your hard earned money on another product! Wed, 25 Aug 2004 10:24:55 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/c477f193-2153-4919-af19-0d04d6f1e873#df042fe1-8057-40a4-bbfa-4bd1262275d9 Pamela 2004-08-25T10:24:55Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/c477f193-2153-4919-af19-0d04d6f1e873#40629aae-795b-4948-a267-df059ab06c78 List of products I've tried without success: MSM Avon Anew Skin Brightner Olay daily mositurizer Renova Rentin-A Sunscreen 30+ Azelaic Acid 4% hydroquinone 2% hydroquinone cortisone cream tretinoin mederma vinegar lemon juice bleach (never try this it will cause hypopigmentation)I tried it out of desperation on a small area Tue, 24 Aug 2004 00:25:16 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/c477f193-2153-4919-af19-0d04d6f1e873#40629aae-795b-4948-a267-df059ab06c78 Pamela 2004-08-24T00:25:16Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/790b3aee-d856-4be9-9c21-7db462968ceb#7f45e877-cea8-475b-ae0b-e964a30b1045 In 1992 I had a little melasma on my cheeks, I could live with, just looked like brown freckles. I remember I had a zit on my upper lip. I took very hot water and tried to wash off the zit. The result was burnt skin. The area turned brown, then grey and did not go away. When I was younger I used nair to remove hair between my eyebrows and now it is brown there, scarred, damaged. Above my eyes I plucked my eyebrows and it would turn very red. I now have brown there. Last week I had a zit under my lip, I did a no no, and squeezed. Now it is brown, scarred. So now I wonder, if my skin is this sensitive, how will an acid clear it up? I have done nothing to my upper lip for the last year and it seems to be going away there, can hardly notice it. Please share what you have noticed, I am interested, and would love to hear your experience. Sun, 22 Aug 2004 12:50:19 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/790b3aee-d856-4be9-9c21-7db462968ceb#7f45e877-cea8-475b-ae0b-e964a30b1045 Pamela 2004-08-22T12:50:19Z http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/790b3aee-d856-4be9-9c21-7db462968ceb#e3284771-d979-436f-a4c9-7c8f3f2ee104 If you suffer from melasma, join my tribe and we can share and support each other. Wed, 18 Aug 2004 23:54:35 GMT http://Melasma.tribe.net/thread/790b3aee-d856-4be9-9c21-7db462968ceb#e3284771-d979-436f-a4c9-7c8f3f2ee104 Pamela 2004-08-18T23:54:35Z