http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/melasma2.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/melasma2.rss Melasma Cures from the Earth Clinic Community. Sun, 12 Feb 12 23:26:58 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=ACVOJ_70974 /CURES/melasma2.rss1 Tue, 10 Jan 12 10:21:50 -0600 [YEA] Lisa from San Jose, California, Usa writes: "A commercial cosmetic product helped erase maybe 50-60% of my melasma. The rest wasn't responding to the commercial product, so I tried MSM, which helped somewhat, but the rest wouldn't go away. GSE didn't seem to work much. Hydrogen Peroxide was starting to help, but then I read it is an oxidant, so forget the H2O2! I have finally found something that works: A one part to one part solution of onion juice and ACV. I found the recipe on the internet: just put some onion in the blender (I used a garlic press) to get some juice going. Add an equal amount of ACV to the onion juice. Every evening, I've been pouring about 1 - 2 teaspoons into a little dish and applied it to affected areas with a cotton swab repeatedly until the juice is used up. This takes 10 - 20 minutes. After several days, I used the vinegary onion pulp as a facial mask - left it on for about 20 minutes. It's been maybe 4 weeks and most stubborn brown spots have faded really nicely. The onion juice apparently helps lift the darkened areas off - and it has vitamin C in it - which seems like an overall healthy thing to be putting on your skin. I bought my second onion a couple of days ago and am looking forward to even an even clearer complexion! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=GLYCOLICACID_69486 /CURES/melasma2.rss2 Mon, 19 Dec 11 18:21:04 -0600 Roseyposey from Youngsville, Nc, United States writes: "I've tried all the cures and then some. My melasma is on both sides of my neck and was horrible looking! I found some glycolic acid online and ordered that and it worked beautifully on my face but not on my neck. So I found some TCA acid online and ordered that and IT WORKED! One side of my neck is completely clear and the other side may need 1-2 more applications. DO YOUR HOMEWORK! CHOOSE WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU! BE CAREFUL AND FOLLOW ALL THE DIRECTIONS! Also, amazon. com has some really good info on these peels as well... " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=HORMONE_66888 /CURES/melasma2.rss3 Sun, 13 Nov 11 19:48:31 -0600 Julieanime from Silver Spring, Maryland writes: "Just found out I have been suffering from a Hyperthyroid... Hmmmmm. I pieced together my Melasma time line with the other symptoms of a Hyperthyroid, zeroing in on a known cause of melasma - increased hormones known to cause and acelerate the condition - it matches the onset of my other Hyperthyroid symptoms. Ladies and gentlemen, just a consideration - this may also be you. Make sure you have a thorough check-up including blood work... melasma that does not go away may very well be associated to a hormone condition caused by a malfunctioning thyroid. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=ACVLJ_65713 /CURES/melasma2.rss4 Sat, 22 Oct 11 21:14:52 -0500 [YEA] Melasma Sufferer from Whangarei, New Zealand writes: "I have been trying the suggested treatment of an equal mix of lemon juice and cider vinegar every night and morning and I want to say thank you very much for posting that cure! I have had melasma for a long time now, and living in NZ it is almost impossible to avoid UV rays as we have such extreme levels. After 2 weeks, I looked in the mirror and I can hardly believe the difference. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=GF_65413 /CURES/melasma2.rss5 Tue, 18 Oct 11 10:45:09 -0500 Anu from Cleveland, Ohio Usa writes: "Hi I am Anu. Can my melasma be cured with doing kapalbhati and anulom velom prayanams? I have melasma 3 years back. It is on cheeks and I'm also using aloe vera gel pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee help me " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=MRS_64205 /CURES/melasma2.rss6 Wed, 28 Sep 11 22:05:26 -0500 [YEA] Sarah from ---, Qatar writes: "I suffered from dark upper lip for ages before finding a remedy. I am 24 now and when I finally decided enough was enough, I had to get rid of this 5 o clock shadow which showed despite concealors, I approached the problem in 2 ways: (a) get rid of hair for good so you are not irritating or damaging the skin (as that could have been the cause of my dark shadow ). (b) Sunblock application. First, I checked with a dermotologist and found out that I didnt have hirutism and needed no hormonal remedies for upper lip darkness. Which also meant that there was no cause within body responsible for this, and the problem may be superficial over the skin only. I decided to get laser therapy ( costing $100 / session, costs may vary) to get rid of hair and between the sessions I tried to avoid hair removal unless extremely necessary in which case I threaded. Secondly, I took up sunblock religiously. I apply avene emulsion 50 15/30 before sun exposure without fail. If I have to go out again and its been arond 2 hours, I reapply. If I can avoid the sun, I do. Its been 3 laser sessions ( I might need 2 more ) and 4 months of sunblock use, and voila I have seen amazing results. The progress may be slow to completely rid of darkness but you will notice changes in skin color immediately after 2 weeks with sunblock application alone. Keep at it and you will be soon as happy as I am. :) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=HT_62980 /CURES/melasma2.rss7 Sat, 10 Sep 11 16:00:25 -0500 [YEA] Lucia from Mesa, Arizona writes: "For anyone reading this, I have suffered from melasma for about 4 years now. It all started when I first got pregnant. I've tried the Apple Cider Vinegar which has helped me a lot. I went to an herbal store and bought a tea called Indian tea antibilious. OMG this tea does wonders! I have never seen anything take my melasma away so quickly. Just over night I noticed results. The directions on this says to put 1 tablespoon in 16oz of boiling water, boil for 3 minutes and steep for 15 minutes. Strain and drink a cup one hour before meals. 3 time per day. I really love this tea. Its very bitter but its worth it for the end result. My melasma is very very light and doesnt seem to come back unless I go out in the sun w/out sunscreen." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=RN_62935 /CURES/melasma2.rss8 Fri, 09 Sep 11 14:12:29 -0500 Aria from London, Uk writes: "Hi, I am 19 and have had discolouration on my upper lip and since I was around 12 and has recently spread to my forehead. A few months ago I went doctors and I was given Azelaic acid 20%, it was extremly burning on my skin for the first week and actually after 2 months of use the melasma began to spread. After I stopped using the cream the melasma that spread on my upper lip faded away but not on my forehead. I have had the upper lip disoloration since I was about 12 years old and when I wake up in the morning my upper lip is not dark at all but given a few seconds it darkens. I am also indian and don't put anything on my face such as makeup or wax. Because I've had it for so long I cannot pin point a cause. I have never taken birth control pills. Please can someone tell me about it, if it's maybe due to yeast/fungus etc. and maybe tell me why, if you know the cause because it started when I was around 12. Also what natural treatments are there and supplements? Thank you for reading. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=ACVCLOALA_61693 /CURES/melasma2.rss9 Sun, 21 Aug 11 13:22:02 -0500 [YEA] Devyn from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada writes: "7 days ago, after reading some of the testimonies on this site I bought a bottle of Bragg's unfiltered, organic apple cider vinegar and started applying it twice a day in a 50/50 solution---half ACV, half tap water---to two stripey melasma marks on my cheeks. Those streaks (which were fairly large and looked like dirt) had been there a year and I was really starting to think they'd remain for the rest of my life, but they're practically gone aready! I'd also started taking Carlson's Cod Liver Oil, Alpha Lipoic Acid and NAC the same day, not to mention the cilantro/chlorella combination someone talked about, so it's hard to say which had the greatest effect really, but I'm assuming it was the apple cider vinegar. (My skin is already about twice as soft and smooth as it was a week ago too, and I've gotten several compliments on how healthy I apparently look... this was probably a combination of all the supplements taken). Thank you so much for this site, I'll definitely be back regularly in the future! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=RN_61182 /CURES/melasma2.rss10 Sat, 13 Aug 11 21:23:36 -0500 Sonia from New York, Usa writes: "Hi I am a victim of melasma. And reading all this info is a bit comforting. I am going to try somethings new for me and hope I can get some response. I need to try to attack it from inside out. do you have any suggestions? The only thing I would like to ask is, dont you have any new information? the updated info here goes back to 2010. I appreciate it if you look into this... And keep it updated. Thank you " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=GF_60761 /CURES/melasma2.rss11 Sun, 07 Aug 11 08:45:17 -0500 Ana from Pasadena, Ca writes: "Melasma: I was glad to see that I am not alone although I do not know anyone that has the melasma problem. Mine is all over my face, but the one on my upper lip really depresses me. I guess tomorrow I will buy the apple cider vinegar and grapefruit seed extract. We'll see... I have also spent tons of $$$$ and I am very depressed about it. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=PD_60418 /CURES/melasma2.rss12 Mon, 01 Aug 11 18:31:48 -0500 Cece from Santa Barbara, California writes: "I've battled dark skin spots (hyperpigmentation) for nearly 11 years; I've tried everything out there and found that Tri-Luma is very affective. My discoloration is aggressive and Tri-Luma has worked when my skin has been at its worst. Tri-Luma is a topical skin cream; should be applied in the morning about ten minutes before applying make up and again at night for best and fastest results. Tri-Luma is by prescription only and is very expensive; my dermatologist offers it to his patients at a nicely reduced price but some warehouse clubs like Costco also offer it between $175-$190 a tube. Don't need much, a tube lasts about 2-3 months. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=GSE_60088 /CURES/melasma2.rss13 Tue, 26 Jul 11 19:48:51 -0500 Connie from Slc, Ut writes: "Hi Tina; By the age of 7, I began to realize the importance of appearance to people. My family was especially "insistant" about this to me. It was decided that I was just plain ugly, and that I would not succeed with that quality. My thinking at that time was that, if I excelled at everything else, then it would compensate for my appearance, and then I would be loved. It didn't work. I also examined myself in the mirror, and assessed that although I had some proportions that weren't in norm; big teeth, big eyes, small head (dad said), I also had many attributes. In my teen years, I became what some people would describe as attractive. (braces and grooming) I then received even more negative criticisms of my appearance. I now realize that these poor people were describing their own reflections rather than mine. In my field, I have studied the definition of beauty, and it is a vast subject, but it does involve good health, if one is seeking harmony. An individual with good health has a strong will to survive and a strong will to create beauty. It looks like you've begun with a good assortment of supplements for melasma. I suggest that adding B-12 to them could very well help. I would love to tell you that it will work right away, but that would be false. It performs so many functions in the body, and it may need to perform other functions first. So please continue your good practice and consider adding the form of B-12 that I believe is most effective; Methylcobalamin, (sublingual lozenge slowly disolved in the mouth). There is a large variance in the amounts people need, but the often recommended amount for skin conditions, thyroid, and endocrine, is approx. 1000 mcg. Daily. A good B-Complex is recommended for these conditions as well. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=MR_59967 /CURES/melasma2.rss14 Sun, 24 Jul 11 09:47:31 -0500 [YEA] Anna from Tehran, Iran writes: "Hi all I am Anna Farahmand (researcher you can find me on the web) and you answer how to stop melasma in brief: 1- Fresh lemon juice dry fast, so best cheap composite to brightening skin is a mixture of fresh lemon juice with equal amount of glycerol. Also you can eat lemon juice as syrup as well as vinegar to intake enough vitamin C. 2-copper can make pigmentation. So it is good remedy to get rid of gray hair. Nutrition copper bomb is walnut. It can reverse aging if you take 6% of your calorie intake from this nut and make your hair better but also make hyper pigmentation. 3-spinach and onion are best to clear your skin from inside. Onion has enough MSM. Although you can take small amount of MSM medically. 4-nuts have much all minerals you need which are critical for your skincare. 5-if you notice, melasma is mostly visible on your face and your paw, it is because of sun. That's why Muslim women who wear scarf have a better skin, in the other hand they don't go out much time. But if you have pigmentation on all of part of your body without going exposure to sun, you can't heal it. Small size of melasma can be disappeared with laser therapy in many cases " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=RN_58432 /CURES/melasma2.rss15 Sat, 25 Jun 11 14:26:41 -0500 Waheed from Peshawar Pakistan, Peshawar writes: "how is I clear my melasma from my face. My age is 17 male and I am become bother from melasma and I want to give help in the clear of my melasma. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=GF_58301 /CURES/melasma2.rss16 Thu, 23 Jun 11 11:11:18 -0500 Stacy from Melbourne, Australia writes: "@Gita from Ghaziabad, Up, India how does kapalbhati pranayam yoga help cure melasma? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=KEFIR_56314 /CURES/melasma2.rss17 Sun, 15 May 11 12:46:14 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Sarah from London, Uk writes: "I've been on this forum before and am happy to report that I've made progress with my melasma battle - and I really wanted to share with you all (as it's completely because of you guys and all your fab posts)! My melasma originally started on one cheek. After two years, I started noticing it developing on the other cheek. I was on the contraceptive pill and made the decision to come off it (I'd been on it for 8/9 yrs). Last summer was particuarly difficult as the marks were so dark that they couldn't be covered. Cover-up made them look grey. Then I started noticing tan patches appearing on my forehead - nightmare. I decided not to use any harsh chemicals on my skin - I truly believe these mask the problem and will only make your skin sensitive and susceptible to further problems. I invested in a high factor (40 ) sunscreen/make-up, which I always wear - rain or shine. I increased my water intake and made sure my diet was full of fruit and vegetables. Initially, I tried Grapeseed Extract 1000mg, Grapefruit Seed Extract (which I found made me feel sick with the taste), MSM 1000mg, Zinc 100mg, Vit C 100mg. I think I probably needed to start off with smaller amounts because I started to feel really unwell and felt my health was suffering. Plus, I saw no change in my skin. Although I should point out I was still on the pill when trying these. However, a couple of weeks ago I visited this site again and saw someone mention kefir. I did some reading and thought it was worth a shot. I bought some grains on the internet and started making kefir (daily) - which I turn into a smoothie or pancakes. Well - after only two weeks my melasma looks like it's fading. It can now be covered with make-up. Even better, I spent the day in the sun and it isn't any worse. Even my husband has told me my skin looks smoother and brighter - result. I'll definitely keep this going. I'm also going to introduce Grapeseed Extract and MSM again - (slowly this time) to see if I can speed up results. So thank you for posting about kefir - it's brilliant stuff. If anyone has any other advice they could give me that would be great. I'll keep you all posted on the results. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=BCOO_55486 /CURES/melasma2.rss18 Thu, 28 Apr 11 10:37:54 -0500 [YEA] Sarahlynnlee from K.c., Mo, Usa writes: "Okay people, I have been battling melasma for about 2 years or so and it was getting progressively worse by the month! I want to tell you what is helping me. First of all, I have a food journal that I've been keeping for about a year and I write EVERYTHING in it that I eat and what I use on my skin so I can track the changes. About 3 months ago I had a big patch of my melasma got dark and crusty and then completely went away to reveal normal skin. Then, no more of the melasma went away so I recently went through my food journal to find out what I was eating and what I was putting on my face. The only thing that I could find that I was doing then and not now was eating lots of raw carrots (not sure why). I'm not a huge carrot fan so I started looking online for beta carotene benefits and saw that a lack of beta carotene causes dry skin and other skin conditions. I bought some at the health food store, 25,000 IU and took it immediately. That was yesterday, and no joke today it is much lighter. BUT, before that I remembered reading that melasma might be a fungal condition and I gave my boyfriend a long time ago some oregano oil for something (I can't remember) that he was dealing with. He suggested to me that I try it on the melasma only because it is an anti-fungal oil. So on the eve of Easter of this year, I took a couple of drops and started rubbing it into only the parts with melasma and OMG, it burned so bad at first, worse than ACV. The burning subsided so I left it on for about 30 minutes or so and washed it off really well. I have to tell you, you should maybe dilute it with another oil, I used argon oil after that painful experience and it helped but still burned a bit. Anyway, yesterday morning I used the oregano oil again in the morning with the argon oil and by yesterday evening, some of my melasma spots are dry and flaking. Before when I had that big patch that went away, it also dried up and fell off. So I think it is either the oregano oil or the beta carotene or both. I'm not going to pick the dry scaly pieces off, I'm going to wait until they fall off. I'll check back in as soon as I notice the difference. I'm hoping a couple of days the skin will slough off. This condition is awful and I too am on the hunt for a solution. I've tried EVERYTHING and I research this every single day. I also want to say that I'm doing the GSE, MSM, ACV and have not seen any real difference with those. Hope this works, I'll check back soon. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=GF_53339 /CURES/melasma2.rss19 Wed, 09 Mar 11 22:37:44 -0600 Janjan from Singapore writes: "Please let me know what is the name of the __24 cream use for melasma. Thanks" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=MRT_51857 /CURES/melasma2.rss20 Tue, 01 Feb 11 11:45:28 -0600 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Maz from Melbourne, Australia writes: "Hi... wanted to provide an update on my progress with remedies for melasma. My current regime is: Scrub face twice daily (or more if can fit in) with Apple Cider Vinegar... Stinks... Rub in undiluted to the affected areas until cannot bear the stinging anymore... scrub hard. Taking following vitamins daily: 1 zinc tablet, 1 selenium tablet, 1 vitamin b3 tablet, 4 vit c tablets, 2 pure msm capsules Castor Oil ..... massage onto face after apple cider vinegar scrub. Something is happening - some areas have lightened a lot, other areas are lightening but not so quickly. I have had comments that I look 'fresh' I'm not sure what is helping whether it is all of the above or one thing in particular. I am not seeing the 'miraculous' overnight success that other have talked about. This is the most encouraged I have ever been though. I will continue this regime for at least 3 months to see if there is continued improvement. Good luck to everyone fighting the same problem Cheers, Maz " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=MRT_51346 /CURES/melasma2.rss21 Thu, 20 Jan 11 11:41:46 -0600 [NAY] Maz from Melbourne, Australia writes: "Hi Everyone It's been a while since I last wrote to EC. I have been battling melasma for years now and it has become my life mission to find a cure. I have tried everything cosmetic with disastorous results for my face and my wallet. The worst experience I had was IPL laser which made my melasma 100 times worse. I've tried various concoctions from EC including MSM, Grapefruit, hydrogen peroxide to little avail, , , that being said I've probably not stuck to anything long enough to see a result... I'm a firm believer if there is no improvement in a few weeks there isnt going to be. I am now on a regime of Apple Cider Vinegar, Vitamin C, zinc and horseraddish as these are about the only things I've not tried, It's been 1 week since I started using ACV and maybe there is a little improvement but nothing as dramatic as the results some have posted. I guess we all have to trial and error various methods to find the magical one that will work. I promised myself if I find a solution I will tell everyone... so for those of you still battling this I feel your pain and will keep you posted on any improvements I see. Cheers, Maz " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=MSM_51277 /CURES/melasma2.rss22 Tue, 18 Jan 11 22:24:40 -0600 Wendy8181 from Metairie, La, Usa writes: "Hi, I have been battling with what I thought to be melasma for about 10 years now and with what I thought to be athlete's foot for about 5 years. I have one spot on my foot and one spot on my hand that flares up often, especially with stress or if I eat any sugars or breads at all. It is difficult to always eat a perfect diet. I take probiotics everyday, but it only seems to help it. It never goes away. And with the melasma, I'm now reading that tinea causes hypopigmentation. Is it possible for me to have both melasma and tinea as I think I have both the hyper and hypo pigmentation on my face. I have been taking about 10,000 mg? per day of MSM with about 3,000 vit C for about a month. I think I've seen some fading of my melasma, but my skin is still very blotchy. I don't think I've seen the success most see on that MSM protocol which makes me think the tinea and hypopigmentation is a big problem as well. How can I truly treat both at the same time and be done with both issues for once and for all. The itchy feet wakes me up in the middle of the night when it's flaring and is so miserable. And the hyper/hypo pigmentation is such a nuisance. Thank you. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=MSMCGSE_49424 /CURES/melasma2.rss23 Sun, 05 Dec 10 23:57:03 -0600 [YEA] Carla from Singapore writes: "I hvae had melasma for few years, like many people, tried everything available, IPL, Hydroquinone etc... Made it better at first and then it came back way much darker. Finally found this website, tried the following treatment: 1000 mg MSM, 1000 mg Vita C and 1000 mg Grapefruit seed extract and so far I have had great results, I am really surprised and happy. A lot of people on this page seems to be confusing grapefruit extract and grapefruit seed extract, no wonder they don't get results, IT IS NOT THE SAME." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=PD_48463 /CURES/melasma2.rss24 Tue, 09 Nov 10 10:19:21 -0600 Suzy from Tallmadge, Ohio writes: "Ive had melasma which has covered nearly 40% of my face. It started about a 1 1/2 years ago. I got a little spot on my nose and around my upperlip. 6 months ago it started very quickly to spread. I went to several Dr even cleveland clinic and they gave me creams but nothing worked. They all told me the same thing. "Theres nothing you can do, it will probably get worse." I wasnt willing to believe that. I started reading natural cures and heard about apple cider vinegar and tried it. It got a little better. So I realized that there has to be a cure otherwise it wouldnt have helped at all. I had a spot on my fingernail which I believed was fungus. I also had granuloma Annular on my neck and when I put Apple cider vinegar on it it helped the nail and eliminated the granuloma completely. So then I realized they had to be connected to the melasma. I began my mission. I had been to several Dr. I knew that all 3 were related, they all told me I was crazy that there was no connection. I knew if I could find what cured my fingernail it would cure the melasma. Each dr perscribed something diffrent nothing worked. So I began doing more research on the internet and realized what I needed was Doxycylene and prednisone to cure it. Sure enough it worked 5 days later the bacteria in my nail is gone and so is the melasma. I think mine was caused from a bacteria in my body. Dont give up you just need to know where its coming from..... Good luck!!!!! Suzy" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/melasma.html&name=GF_47328 /CURES/melasma2.rss25 Tue, 12 Oct 10 17:58:53 -0500 Sandra from Detroit, Mi, Usa writes: "I just recently discovered I have Melasma, on my upper lip , depressing!! I came across this site and got alot of good ideas. I believe I got this from getting my upper lip waxed once last year, never again! I just started today with the grapefruit seed extract, and it is pretty nasty tasting but I will do anything at this point. If you have any other suggestion please let me know, I will keep you all posted, Wish me luck"