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Question #14176
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melasma male - #14176

Kavya

I am really worried about this melasma male situation I've found myself in. It feels like out of nowhere, these dark patches have started showing up on my cheeks and forehead, and I'm freaking out because I honestly thought this was just a lady's problem. I’m a 34-year-old guy, and I mean, I've just been trying to live my life, you know? First, I thought it was just a tan because I love spending time outside, but now these melasma male spots are kinda sticking around even after the summer's over. The more I look into it, the more it seems like it’s actually tied to hormone fluctuations or maybe something genetic. I've never had skin issues before—no acne, nothing—so this melasma male thing is really throwing me off. I went to see a dermatologist who suggested some creams, but they didn’t really help much and now I'm just left wondering if there’s something more to this melasma male thing. Has anyone else dealt with this, and what treatments worked for you? Like, are there specific ingredients I should be looking for? I can’t keep walking around like this, it’s driving me nuts. From what I read, they say it can be triggered by sun exposure or stress, but honestly, how do I even know if I'm doing everything right? Any advice would be super helpful.

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