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I have mild melasma & started taking MSM for about 8 months. I feel great & the melasma is looking better but recently noticed I had some white pathces on my face that seem to be growing on my cheek & forehead. I was afraid it was vitiligo after researching on the internet but neither my pcp or dermatologist thinks so. The derm thought it was mild eczema & gave me desonide cream. I have used it for over 2 weeks & the pathces have not responded. I don't think it's eczema because I moisturize 2x a day & it isn't itchy! The derm said my skin is dry but I don't think so. I hope it isn't vitiligo becasue that sounds even scarier then eczema & melasma. What else could it be. I wonder if the MSM has something to do with it? The derm doesn't think any supplements cause lighter skin patches. I did have scalp psoriasis about a year ago. Could that be related? I am healthy. 33 yrs old, fair skinned, active female on a vegetarian diet, I take vitamins & suplements & have been wearing sunscreen with zinc oxide & titanium dioxide daily to prevent sun damage. The lighter patches look like healthy new skin. Could it be the cell turnover is going to improve my overall complexionlike the patches or is that wishful thinking? It is stressing me out & I am worried it is getting worse & the more I look the bigger the patches are getting. Any ideas/advice?
0 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:lighter skin pathces on faceI have mild melasma & started taking MSM for about 8 months. I feel great & the melasma is looking better but recently noticed I had some white pathces on my face that seem to be growing on my cheek & forehead. I was afraid it was vitiligo after researching on the internet but neither my pcp or dermatologist thinks so. The derm thought it was mild eczema & gave me desonide cream. I have used it for over 2 weeks & the pathces have not responded. I don't think it's eczema because I moisturize 2x a day & it isn't itchy! The derm said my skin is dry but I don't think so. I hope it isn't vitiligo becasue that sounds even scarier then eczema & melasma. What else could it be. I wonder if the MSM has something to do with it? The derm doesn't think any supplements cause lighter skin patches. I did have scalp psoriasis about a year ago. Could that be related? I am healthy. 33 yrs old, fair skinned, active female on a vegetarian diet, I take vitamins & suplements & have been wearing sunscreen with zinc oxide & titanium dioxide daily to prevent sun damage. The lighter patches look like healthy new skin. Could it be the cell turnover is going to improve my overall complexionlike the patches or is that wishful thinking? It is stressing me out & I am worried it is getting worse & the more I look the bigger the patches are getting. Any ideas/advice?
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