melasma men - #19870
I am really worried about this dark patch on my forehead that’s been getting worse lately. I think it might be melasma, but the thing is, I’m a guy and I never thought melasma men could even exist! Like, isn’t it mostly a women thing? Anyway, it started a few months ago after a trip to the beach, and at first, I thought it would just go away, but here we are. I'm washing my face like crazy and using sunscreen, which feels like it should help, but instead, this melasma seems to keep spreading. It's kinda embarrassing talking about it with friends, you know? The skin doctor said it often happens in women during pregnancy or due to hormonal changes, but since I don’t think that applies to me, I feel kinda lost! What could be triggering melasma men anyway? Should I be looking out for anything specific in my diet, or maybe it's stress?? Is there hope for treatment or could it just get worse? I'm thinking of trying those brightening creams supposedly made for melasma, but...do they even work for melasma men? If anyone has had a similar issue, I'd really love to hear how you dealt with it!
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