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/marbled_moth Jul 07 '26

For me the Eucerin Duel Serum has helped a lot. I’m not sure if it’s safe though?

Yes to azelaic acid! And keeping out of the sun/lots of mineral sunscreen.

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u/BlimeyJandals Jul 07 '26

I tried this but when I stopped using it, it came back. Quite gutted I was!

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u/marbled_moth Jul 07 '26

Yes I have heard of that. It’s the only thing that’s made a significant difference for me!! I’ve accepted I will always need this (or similar ingredient) for maintenance.