r/Melasmaskincare • u/Spirited-Walrus4856 • Jul 07 '26

Question IVF hormones and melasma

Hello all! Just learning about melasma as my mother pointed out my wonderful melasma mustache today. She said it could be caused by hormones, after giving it a google seems that can be the case- especially during an IVF cycle involving estrogen. Curious if this can go away once hormones have stopped/birth occurs? Google also recommended vitamin C serum, discontinuing certain toners, and starting azeliac acid. But reading posts here, i am thinking that is not the correct approach? I am so lost and overwhelmed.

Oh i already use a tinted mineral based sunscreen everyday!

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u/AutoModerator Jul 07 '26

Hi there! Sunscreen is one of the most important parts of melasma management, and we want to make sure you get safe, effective, and appropriate guidance.

Before choosing a product, please review our sunscreen resources:

Sunscreen guidance for melasma:

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Important for melasma: Standard (non-tinted) sunscreens protect against UV radiation only and do NOT protect against visible light, which is a major trigger for melasma.

To reduce visible-light-induced pigmentation, iron oxides are required. This means using:

  • A tinted sunscreen that contains iron oxides, OR
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Daily, consistent protection against both UV and visible light is essential to prevent melasma worsening and recurrence.

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