Why does my upper lip look like I have a mustache?

Why does my upper lip look like I have a mustache?

Melasma is a skin condition that causes brown or grayish-brown patches to occur, mostly on the face. When it appears on the upper lip, this condition is referred to as a melasma mustache. Melasma is more likely to occur in reproductive-aged women than it is in men.

What causes dark hair on upper lip?

Hirsutism is excess hair growth on the body or face. For women, the hair may grow in areas where men often have a lot of hair, but women often don’t. This includes the upper lip, chin, chest, and back. It’s caused by an excess of male hormones called androgens.

How do I get rid of dark hair above my lip?

Best ways to remove upper lip hair

1. Use a razor. Share on Pinterest Hairs may regrow within 2 days of shaving.
2. Hair removal creams. Some hair removal creams are safe to use on sensitive facial skin, including the upper lip.
3. Hot wax.
4. Tweezing.
5. Use an epilator.
6. Spring hair removal tool.
7. Threading.
8. Try sugaring.

How can I lighten my upper lip area?

OTC Creams: Many over the counter creams and gels are available to lighten the dark skin in the upper lip area. These creams might contain hydroquinone, kojic acid and arbutin, which work as skin lightening agents by reducing the melanin content.

Will melasma go away?

Melasma can fade on its own. This usually happens when a trigger, such as a pregnancy or birth control pills, causes the melasma. When a woman delivers her baby or stops taking the birth control pills, melasma can fade. However, some people have melasma for years, or even a lifetime.

What makes melasma worse?

There are two main causes of melasma: radiation, whether ultraviolet, visible light, or infrared (heat) light; and hormones. Ultraviolet and infrared radiation from the sun are key in making melasma worse.

Can Melasma be cured permanently?

Can melasma be cured? No, at present there is no cure for melasma, but there are several treatment options that may improve the appearance. If melasma occurs during pregnancy, it may go away a few months after delivery and treatment may not be necessary- though it may come back during another pregnancy.

How do you stop melasma from spreading?

The best way to prevent melasma from coming back or getting worse is to avoid the sun. Ultraviolet (UV) rays act on certain cells in your skin to actually increase pigment production, which in turn makes your melasma worse.