So I've encountered many sources that state that increased level of estrogen also leads to higher level of melanin, which causes pigmentation in the skin.
For example, from this website
http://www.dermalinstitute.com/us/library/76_article_Hormones_and_Your_Skin.html
"During periods of elevated hormonal activity, such as pregnancy or with some oral contraceptives, skin pigmentation is exacerbated in certain sun-exposed areas such as the forehead, nose and cheeks. This phenomenon, known as melasma, is strictly hormone-related and is a clear example of hormonal effects on the skin pigmentation."
'So if you've recently noticed patchy brown, tan, or blue-gray facial skin discoloration, you may be experiencing what is known as “the mask of pregnancy,” or melasma. This skin condition is one of the harder types of hyperpigmentation to correct because it is tied to estrogen and progesterone (found in birth control pills) and can affect the deep dermal layers of the skin. "
As someone who get sun spots easily, I'm concerned that taking PM would result in more unwanted dark spots. Anyone has any thoughts about this??
For example, from this website
http://www.dermalinstitute.com/us/library/76_article_Hormones_and_Your_Skin.html
"During periods of elevated hormonal activity, such as pregnancy or with some oral contraceptives, skin pigmentation is exacerbated in certain sun-exposed areas such as the forehead, nose and cheeks. This phenomenon, known as melasma, is strictly hormone-related and is a clear example of hormonal effects on the skin pigmentation."
'So if you've recently noticed patchy brown, tan, or blue-gray facial skin discoloration, you may be experiencing what is known as “the mask of pregnancy,” or melasma. This skin condition is one of the harder types of hyperpigmentation to correct because it is tied to estrogen and progesterone (found in birth control pills) and can affect the deep dermal layers of the skin. "
As someone who get sun spots easily, I'm concerned that taking PM would result in more unwanted dark spots. Anyone has any thoughts about this??