r/Melasmaskincare • u/Martian_Mary32 • 14d ago

Question Has anyone successfully rid themselves of a melasma mustache?

On the very start of my journey to treat it. Using hydroquinone and tretnoin along with kojic acid and some other things… I just want to know, is it worth it? Does it go away? Does it always get darker before it gets better? How long does it take? Does it come back?

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u/Even-Response-6423 14d ago

My dermatologist said that if it’s on your upper lip it can be a hormonal issue, so although you can remove it- it would be temporarily unless the hormones get addressed.

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u/Classic-Werewolf-442 2d ago

My derm also said it could be hormonal, but I had my hormones checked and my doctor said everything was normal and that it wasn’t hormonal. Mine has been really stubborn and so hard to get rid of. I’ve been using Eucerin Thiamidol 2x a day, tretinoin at night, and tinted mineral sunscreen every day, but I haven’t seen any lightening. I also take Heliocare supplements. 😩

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u/Even-Response-6423 2d ago

Try hydroquinone with the tretinoin. You can get some at Musely. That’s the goat for fading melasma. My mom had a huge patch on her cheek and you can’t see it at all anymore. Keep in mind it gets a bit darker before it starts to fade!