Melasma and depression
You truly are not alone. Many women with melasma or other pigment problems feel depressed at some point during their course. It’s a very frustrating problem because it’s so chronic and difficult...
Melasma – problems and risks with peels and melasma and many other melasma questions!
I’m sad that you had this experience. Everyone with melasma and/or acne gets very frustrated at times and your experience with all of this has been distressing, to say the...
Acne scarring? What is the best option?
Hi Makdad, this is a frustrating problem, isn’t it? There are lots of good options for acne scarring now but not all of them are available everywhere. Learn more information...
Should I go to a cosmetic plastic surgeon, a dermatologist or spa for acne scars…
I’m glad you asked this as there seems to be a lot of confusion on this issue. A cosmetically oriented dermatologist is best for acne scars, pigmentation problems and...
Irregular periods, hyperpigmentation and facial hair – are these linked?
I’m so happy that you wrote because this is not a rare problem. I’d like to steer you to information and research on something called polycystic ovary disease which can...
A question from Nigeria about acne.
Thank you! I have to confess I’m a bit confused because you say you are struggling with the acne but seem to like your products even though they aren’t working...
When should hydroquinones be stopped if planning to get pregnant?
Thank you for the good question. There isn’t any data on this in the medical literature because it would be unethical to test this in humans. And it’s difficult to...
I’m African American and am wondering what could be causing this pigment problem on my…
This a situation where you really need your doctor or your dermatologist. There are a number of conditions that can cause pigment loss on the lips but the most common...
What are the options for chronic pigmentation problems in Asian or other skin types?
I’m really hearing you on this and, if there were an easy solution to this problem, we would all be using it. But here are some thoughts. The first thing...
Does retinol in skincare products help with brown spots?
In general, the answer to this is yes although the reason is not what you might think. The "vitamin A" creams include some that are prescription (at least in the...
