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Darkened Skin above my lip
Anon_228818 posted:
What can I do about dark skin above my upper lip. I have gone through menopause already. I have tried skin bleach to no avail. What do I need to ask my doctor. I have an appointment tomorrow with my family doctor. Do I need to consult an OB/GYN. This darkened skin makes me look as though I have a mustache and I hate that it makes me feel less feminine and more unattractive. Is there a hormone medication that I could be taking? What would the side effects be if I were to take a hormone medication? If I don't understand hormone replacement medications how will I know which one would be the safest for me to take?
Is there another way to get rid of the darkened skin without taking hormones.
I haven't had a pap test or a mammogram in roughly ten years. I never had health insurance as I was growing up and in my adult life so proper medical attention was lacks
Is there another way to get rid of the darkened skin without taking hormones.
I haven't had a pap test or a mammogram in roughly ten years. I never had health insurance as I was growing up and in my adult life so proper medical attention was lacks
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1 Replies |Report This| Share this:Darkened Skin above my lipWhat can I do about dark skin above my upper lip. I have gone through menopause already. I have tried skin bleach to no avail. What do I need to ask my doctor. I have an appointment tomorrow with my family doctor. Do I need to consult an OB/GYN. This darkened skin makes me look as though I have a mustache and I hate that it makes me feel less feminine and more unattractive. Is there a hormone medication that I could be taking? What would the side effects be if I were to take a hormone medication? If I don't understand hormone replacement medications how will I know which one would be the safest for me to take?<br />Is there another way to get rid of the darkened skin without taking hormones. <br />I haven't had a pap test or a mammogram in roughly ten years. I never had health insurance as I was growing up and in my adult life so proper medical attention was lacks
Mary Jane Minkin, MD responded:
Dear Anon_228818,
I'm not sure what to advise; that type of skin pigmentation is not a classic menopause consequence-so I think it's a good idea to start with your primary care doc. I would also check in with your doc on inexpensive mammogram and pap screening options-many states do have these for uninsured women-and your health care provider may be able to suggest local sources. You can also check in with the local Planned Parenthood folks-they do a lot more than contraception-and they may be able to suggest some less costly options.
Good luck,
Mary Jane
I'm not sure what to advise; that type of skin pigmentation is not a classic menopause consequence-so I think it's a good idea to start with your primary care doc. I would also check in with your doc on inexpensive mammogram and pap screening options-many states do have these for uninsured women-and your health care provider may be able to suggest local sources. You can also check in with the local Planned Parenthood folks-they do a lot more than contraception-and they may be able to suggest some less costly options.
Good luck,
Mary Jane
Report This| Share this:Darkened Skin above my lipDear Anon_228818,<br />I'm not sure what to advise; that type of skin pigmentation is not a classic menopause consequence-so I think it's a good idea to start with your primary care doc. I would also check in with your doc on inexpensive mammogram and pap screening options-many states do have these for uninsured women-and your health care provider may be able to suggest local sources. You can also check in with the local Planned Parenthood folks-they do a lot more than contraception-and they may be able to suggest some less costly options.<br />Good luck,<br />Mary Jane
