Do you think it's probably worth a shot or would it probably make it worse? I don't know if I should just wait and see if it gets better at all on its own...How did you do the controlled sun exposure? What spf, how long, how many times a week, etc? It's been 7 months since the hypopigmentation started so do you think it would still be too early? But yeah, it totally sucks...it would be hard to have to deal with that on your arms & legs in 80 degree weather. I live in Memphis & it's 100 degrees here in the summer so it just bums me out that I can't go out and tan because of my face. Anyway, I really appreciate your help & support!
My last treatment was in May 2008, so about a year ago. I did tan a little bit after because I was on a trip near the beach in May. I also tanned a little over the summer but it probably wasn't until around July, so I guess I thought it would be fine. I didn't have any burns...basically everything was fine until I noticed my lip got lighter in November. The lightening that I have is not super noticeable (at least most dermatologists told me it wasn't) but to me it is definitely lighter all across my upper lip. It is evenly spread &, to me, well demarcated. I'd at least like it to blend in more. Do you think I could try tanning or could it make it worse? I'm getting really frustrated with it.
Hi! I was very interested in what you wrote about fixing your hypopigmentation problem. I had laser hair removal done on my upper lip from Dec 2007 til May 2008 and had no problems. However, this past November, I started noticing that my upper lip was lighter than the rest of my face. My problem isn't that severe, but it is something that really bothers me & I always feel like it's really noticeable. I've seen a few dermatologists and they pretty much say to just wait and see what happens. I'm afraid it won't get any better. I've also heard mixed opinions...some doctors say to stay out of the sun, others say to get some sun. So I feel very lost...I'm really interested in hearing more about what you did so hopefully I can fix this mess. Thanks for your help!
Hey! I am very interested in hearing more about fixing the hypopigmentation problem. I had some laser treatment done on my upper lip and now it is lighter than the rest of my face. It isn't a severe problem but it's very noticeable to me and bothers me a lot. I've been to several dermatologists but they all say to wait and see what happens...and I've had some tell me to stay out of the sun and some say to get some sun. So I just feel very lost...I had the treatment done from Dec 2007 to May 2008. I had no problems until this past November when I noticed my upper lip was lighter. It's been the same ever since and it's driving me crazy. If you could let me know what you did, I'd be very interested! Thanks for your help!
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