Hormones: Melasma & Your Skin

[@Katimorton]

Well, this is embarrassing! Sean & I incorrectly gave Dr. Jones an incorrect last name in her lower third. I’m sorry for any confusion this may have caused! Correct title: Danielle Jones, MD Board Certified ObGyn Check out her amazing KZbin channel here: kzbin.info

[@noraann6372]

I love her! Especially when she keeps saying "your vagina is a self cleaning oven" and then I say (to myself) "no one will ever find a dirty dish up MY vagina hole!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kenyagrooves]

Great video, very informative! How can I find the follow up to this episode?

[@reallifepsych3309]

Let’s goooooo! Super excited for this series. Hoping you explain how hormones affect our moods too in future videos!

[@Katimorton]

I do!! In the next one :)

[@juliefordreister]

Oh my gosh - thank you! My dad is on blood thinners, I have melasma. I am so happy to tune in to this series.

[@Katimorton]

Of course!! I hope it's helpful!! Melasma is so annoying!! ugh!! xoxo

[@hannuliljemark3119]

I applaud you for talking about conformation bias and importance of digging deeper, when people self-diagnose and/or get diagnosed by professionals. This should be discussed so much more! Being critical is important, but being critical means you consider the information that disagreess with what you know and you don't just disregard it.

[@reemzaben4026]

Where’s the continuation of the melasma episodes?? OMG was so excited to hear what Dr H will recommend!

[@Katimorton]

Working on the final video. It has been A JOURNEY.

[@112musician]

I have extremely light skin and no moles (not even one) so I’m always getting comments and warnings from my dermatologist like you got in this video. If I go in the sun I look ridiculous with the gear and the thick white sunscreen, but it’s worth it! I spent my childhood with severe sunburns because we lived on a lake, and between that and hormonal issues after a hysterectomy, I am definitely benefiting from this series. Thank you! Can’t wait for more!

[@nicksurfs1]

I’d love to see more in this hormone/neurotransmitter series. I’d love more depth on hormones related to anxiety, depression, etc... I took a psychoneuroimmunology class a while ago and loved it but I need a refresher.

[@Spoonishpls]

Omgosh. This has been happening to me this last month and I had zero idea why. This is a god spend. Thank you sooooo much Katie

[@AB-dg7wo]

Yaaas! Bringing OB-GYN and Mum of 4, Dr Joans on the series 🙌 I've been following you both for so long.

[@alysamorley3570]

Love watching you and MamaDoctorJones!

[@amanday3103]

We love MDJ!!!

[@taylormiller1967]

Thank you for being so informative in every single video you do. I always watch your videos. I appreciate you! Much love from Pennsylvania!

[@Katimorton]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind comment :)

[@taylormiller1967]

@@Katimorton I really mean every word of it. Thank you again.

[@jackiek4159]

I can soo relate to going to see a well known Dermatologist for my mild acne and melasma and having her tell me to go on Accutane for two years was not what I wanted to hear. It can be soo disheartening dealing with some "professionals" who give you no answers and having it be so damaging on our self esteem! Looking forward to this series! 🙌🏻

[@annarostagno8599]

This series sounds brilliant, the first episode felt like watching an investigative film :)

[@marisadaniela6]

I was watching Dr Shereen Idriss on dark spots, etc. but I have no idea what to do with the information she gives. Thank you for this series

[@Katimorton]

You are so welcome!

[@SlugcatEmporium]

I worked so hard to get my cystic (hormonal) acne under control, and introducing birth control into the mix more recently has been a struggle. I actually stopped it because I couldn't tolerate the cysts starting to come back after all that time; they caused me so much emotional pain and I never wanted to be in that spot again. :( Thank you for starting this series.

[@ants_in_my_eyes_Wilson]

Thank you so much for this. I'm turning 36 this year and just stopped taking estrogen birth control last year. A lot of stuff in my body is changing and it's driving me insane. I guess that's the whole point here, it's having obvious noticeable physical effects on my body but it's mostly effecting my mental ability to cope with daily life simply due to that fact. Nobody else on KZbin has talked about this yet that I have seen, so thank you.

[@Leanne-Lea]

I have this disorder! I was born with it (my mother had it) and I'm so glad that someone has mentioned it as not many people know about it and the problems it can cause

[@chroniclesofgaia2169]

So excited to see what's in store with this series!!

[@fluffyclouds555]

This is so good. Thanks for taking us along and showing us an example of self-advocacy.

[@happylindsay4475]

Absolutely!

[@kayleighdittemore8352]

You KNOW I’ve been waiting for this!!!

[@SusieQ78]

I have this and my dr at the time said the same thing. He did give me a few samples of something to put on it. I just remember it being these tiny little tubes and lime green in color. I never pursued doing anything for it but have noticed it a lot more lately. Thanks for the work put into this video.

[@emb1218]

I also have Factor V Leiden. Found out after my sister had 2 miscarriages and had to give herself shots of heparin & Lovenox in her stomach everyday to be able to have my neice and nephew. I and several other family members got tested and are all positive. I would have to give myself shots in the stomach everyday too, if I ever want kids. I also don’t get a period because I have PCOS. So, I’m on 2000 mg of metformin daily and just started taking progesterone too. So far, so good. I always have to remind doctors all my issues, kinda annoying. A hematologist is good to have.

[@dallisbrowning]

My acne got so bad once I started progestrone bc, leaving estrogen bc behind after 7ish years for similar reasons to you. I stopped bc completely the last couple years and its gotten exponentially worse. I appreciate the video. Kinda normalizes what Im going through.

[@alexisb.8965]

"Well, shit" - this is also my response to pretty much everything that's happened this past year. Lol

[@kassandradel435]

Thank you for this video it was very informational! I can’t wait for the next video, I’m curious what the treatments are.

[@Shortkonner]

I'm scared that i it's chemical peels

[@ihartevil]

well as for birth control that messes with females bodies a lot and totally useless as long as they got the HPV vaccine because that ended up being americas sterilization program with the side effect of death (death on the side effect list) cancer as well the main person i know that took a gag order over this ended up being sex nerd sandra and i will talk about her and about this because she was all ra ra ra get the HPV vaccine so i get to do this as revenge on that comment she gave

[@carlenematerne8511]

I am hooked on this info .I don't have health insurance so going to doctors is limited. My melasma popped up this summer. (I was super self conscious of it I couldn't cover it up good enough) It ihas since calmed down some on it's own not sure why but thankful)

[@anjithaa4521]

Thank you soooo much Kati for your effort.❤ Love you so much and hope you are great.

[@MsPocoful]

Thank you for sharing your experience with your dermatologist! I have alopecia, which isn't life threatening but it absolutely affects my self-esteem. I've gone to multiple dermatologists that have told me I'm fine, I'm not dying, it's no big deal, it's just hair, and hearing that from them had been so disheartening. I understand that there's nothing medically that can be done but cosmetically is what I'm concerned about! I'm glad that you were able to find a suitable, capable professional that not only can help you but who will also listen to your concerns ❤️❤️.

[@fatmabulut3248]

even it is not just about skincare but best skincare video ever

[@glittering_trash_]

Melasma sufferer here. Dermatologists deal with disease of the skin so that's why they usually aren't interested in melasma. Also make sure your sunblock is a physical barrier sunblock with zinc as the main ingredient.

[@AG-nn8lp]

It is DISEASE of the skin

[@workofheartllc]

I’ve had that recently too.. I need to get tested and more info on this now.. thanks for sharing 🤍

[@snuffyscorner]

I loved this thank you for posting on such an interesting topic. All your topics are amazing!

[@katelynrice2014]

I have been waiting for the day you did a colab with mama doctor Jones! 😊

[@bethannward]

Can you do a video on mindfulness and self-compassion techniques that would be very helpful

[@misszombieangel]

I have Factor V Leiden. Found out with my first DVT when I was about 24 I am 35 now. I have never been on a birth control. Something about them always made me uncomfortable. I was asked if I was on them when we found out I had my first clot. Thankfully I wasn't on one cause it could of been worse.

[@lozbun1]

I also have Factor V Leiden and was on the pill when I found out. I found out after being hospitalized at 29 for pulmonary embolisms in both lungs. Very scary.

[@gracieg1500]

As soon as I saw Mama Doctor Jones I got so excited lol

[@worri3db3ar]

This sounds interesting as someone who's had to go in and out of hospital all my life for physical health issues as in my views have always been to do my own research(cos the 80s and 90s NHS) and ask/listen to specialist and not listen to hearsay. I just don't understand how people find it so easy to listen to non-medical advice but it's interesting to see I'm probably more conditioned by circumstances so it sounds odd to my ears.

[@LifeLiberty614]

Oh I am sooooo excited about this, thank you so much.

[@ravenhill_TimesOfLore_1968]

hi kati, hope your new year started well.

[@dawnemile7499]

I suddenly developed melasma when I had the flu and went out into the sun for on hour and a half. I would have preferred not to have gone out but my boyfriend refused to take no for an answer. The condition appeared as a mask across both cheeks and my nose. When it did not go away even after months I went to a dermatologist for laser treatments. This only made matters worse because the laser treatments were unevenly applied so now I have paler areas among the melasma. The melasma eventually left my nose and most of my right cheek but persists on the left cheek. Of course I have been upset ever since. I did not realise that exposure to the sun makes it worse because I thought it was hormonal.. I did not even know it was called melasma until watching this video. Now I wonder if the medicines I took for my flu was the cause of this unexpected skin condition. Also it seems like I was again the victim of an incompetent and careless medical system here in the Vancouver area of Canada. I feel frustrated that I always have to wear makeup to go out during the day. Anyway, Kati, I have always admired your creamy skin. I had no idea you were experiencing issues and sorry to hear about the difficulties you have been going through. I hope the problem eventually resolves.

[@bookwriter4438]

I used to only have it on upper lip (after 2 bouts of Accutane- huge mistake) - started age 29 :( Then my deem gave me a laser treatment. a few months after that, I had melasma all over my face! 6 years later, it's still here. it's horrible. I started the carnivore diet 10 days ago - I think the only cure is changing your diet. so far, I've lost five pounds and stopped breaking out. well see how it goes.

[@Amoondar]

I got off hormonal BC. I have endometriosis. I was on it for over 17 years. I felt the pharmaceutical company had control over me & was so scared to get off. I did KAMBÔ & was back to 28 day cycles right after. Now I'm using the "family planning method".

[@taracrosby3911]

I have one type of the Factor V Leiden disorder. Did you see a hematologist about yours? You said you were a carrier, not that you had the disorder, so I'm curious. My hematologist told me there are actually 3 ways to "have" it. You can be a carrier, you can inherit the disorder from one parent or you can inherit it from both parents. So it gets progressively worse. I have the disorder where I inherited it from my mother. However, I have 3 older brothers from my mother's 1st marriage and they all inherited it from both of their parents. So they have the most severe form and have suffered from blood clots. So you might want to verify where you fall on the spectrum. As far as birth control, because I needed to be on something because of a severe medical conditions that could cause my death if I became pregnant and a weird allergy made condoms not an option. My OB/GYN ended up putting in a Mirena IUD. It has a lower dose of estrogen. I was on it for 10 years (each IUD lasts for 5) and never had an issue. So you might want to investigate further because you might actually have some options that you didn't know about. Love your channel!♥️

[@dvdlevns]

Can you do a video on EMDR Therapy? Please?

[@marisadaniela6]

Had to double check! Thought I clicked on a Cassandra Bankson video or something

[@jeannewynneherring]

Whoa! Have you been reading my diary? I just started researching this a few days ago, then I check to see what your video is this week and you’re talking about what I JUST learned of. Thanks so much for doing this!!

[@Kat-wb2nt]

Kati, yes! Great idea on this series. Please continue these when you can! 🖤

[@katiswan3160]

❤️ Thank you Kati ❤️ creating this wonderful video❤️. ❤️ This is ❤️ a powerful video .

[@AG-nn8lp]

This is 100% from progestin only bc. It stops all production of your normal progesterone which leaves you estrogen dominate. I can't believe that Dr didn't know that!! Progestins are not progesterone. Also you have clotting issues in your family and melasma is also a vascular issue. This all makes sense. Trouble is its triggered but no off switch for it when its birth control induced. I've had mine for almost 6 years....all of my 30s. Nothing works very long and it's always still there

[@Anione111]

My melasma is a strange case. I am 60. 5 years post menopause. Was never on ocp. Never had melasma during pregnancy or at any time in my life. No family history of melasma. Starting developing melasma 2 years ago, in addition to terrible menopausal symptoms for past 10 years. Decided to begin hrt. Took it for 3 months and stopped, as melasma got worse. Other symptoms improved 40%. Doctors don't know shit. I am at a loss as to how to proceed.

[@thestatusquoy]

Been so keen for this series! 😍😍😍 Yaaay!

[@pmbluemoon]

Thank you for this video and series! Stay safe and well! 🥰👍💪

[@AatosStarfire]

Thank you for this.

[@juliefordreister]

As a kid, I remember seeing the melasma on both Grandmothers. They called them "Age Spots," and "Liver Spots." :( They felt badly about them, as if it was an indication of their liver health. My face and arms started "revealing" these spots in my 20's. I don't let it rule my self esteem, but I have decided this year I am going to do something about it (photofacial? microdermabrasion?) not sure what. I look forward to learning more through you, Kati. Thank you for all you do 💖

[@seblewongeltadesse150]

Why does it get worse no matter what you do

[@court1632]

Thxs

[@kee-tu4cq]

Isn’t that Dr. Danielle Jones from mama Dr. Jones? Dr. Belardo shows up as a cardiologist.

[@Katimorton]

Well, this is embarrassing! Sean & I incorrectly gave Dr. Jones an incorrect last name in her lower third. I’m sorry for any confusion this may have caused! Correct title: Danielle Jones, MD Board Certified ObGyn Check out her amazing KZbin channel here: kzbin.info

[@JB-sh7qy]

I’m struggling with all these things & would love some answers. It all started around age 30 (almost 10 years ago). My melasma is so bad I don’t know anyone with it as severe as I have it. I have tried topicals from a plastic surgeon, and it only made it worse. Don’t even get me started on the acne. I just about have given up on all of it!

[@lannysugata1228]

I had mirena for 7 years, and I never thought at all that mirena caused my melasma and face darkening until my dermatologist told me. I had this issues for like 6 years. Hope my skin getting better after mirena removal last week. mirena was my biggest regret

[@Anione111]

Any update? How old are you?

[@tresbirch6230]

I was hit hard with melasma when I was put on Yaz for PMDD. Nobody warned me about this, that sun can aggravate it, or sunscreen can help. I opted to trade monthly suicidality for melasma moustache but it was still frustrating. Took awhile, but religious use of sunscreen helped A LOT.

[@kayceem5956]

I have factor 5 and it is so odd to hear about it from you! I'm glad you're reacting responsibly.

[@happylindsay4475]

This is so important!!! And the connection between hormones and mental health. I had a PE this year and found out that I had this variant that makes me predisposed to clot. And now I think I see some melasma forming...😩 Thanks Kati!!

[@noraann6372]

YAY I LOVE Mamma Doctor Jones! You made my day! 😍

[@luzstar9934]

Sadly my dermatologist said same thing but melisma it’s affecting my self-esteem 😢 I wish I could get the right treatment.

[@gailleene9942]

I have been suffering from Hyperpigmentation since 20 years. I am not pregnant nor on Birth control. I do have Hypothyroidism and take medications. Even if I wear the highest sunblock and stay out of the Sunrays. My skin gets darker nevertheless. This is not the only reason. It’s really depressing to always wear layers of makeup.

[@mackfam9798]

this is a good video, thanks for making this and sharing this.

[@merncat3384]

I've had it for the past few months and it's definitely my hormones just from the research I've done online but I went last week to get everything tested from a doctor and they told me my hormones are completely out of whack so I don't know what to do because they didn't offer any treatment they said just to get sleep eat well and it might correct itself

[@marisadaniela6]

I got some new dark spots on my cheeks this year that are NOT my freckles, not sure if it's Melissa though

[@dynlenoir]

Interesting! I think this is great info, even for guys. Best Wishes.

[@nm-xu2ik]

Love your video. I am dealing with this now. Are there follow up videos on your melasma and your journey to resolve it?

[@BlueOblivion66]

Hi Kati, I’m a teenager with severe depression and anxiety, I tried almost 5 medications and nothing is working and I’m losing hope and been suicidal, I really want to give life a chance. Please guide me❤️

[@mdj864]

wow, i think this is me! the end of the video cut off and i really want to see it, thank you for reposting full video if possible ❤️

[@Katimorton]

The end of the video is just a snippet of the episode to come... Hope you'll check it out :)

[@mdj864]

@@Katimorton thank you so much! appreciate your channel--you've helped my graddaughter as well. (I bought her a beautiful journal for Christmas) ❤️

[@mooremindfulmoments6599]

Yes thank you!!!

[@kristin1533]

Katie, can you please do a video on the "mommy/daddy messages" you referenced in an earlier video? As you mentioned, many of us have only vague ideas on what a healthy mom or dad says to their kids. Thank you.

[@ihartevil]

i havent had time to watch these videos because my health issues got so bad and now things have gotten worse and i am fighting to make sure that the 600 dollar fine that DC has for not having health insurance becomes obsolete my health issues got way worse and i heard noises from my closet and i dont know why considering i been so stressed and not sleeping that i might be on the verge of dissociation i am trying to get rid of the leesa mattress because it caused my skin to be blue and i know CTFxC also dealing with that issue so i am trying to figure out what i might be able to come up with to help them since i already created a planet for demons i dont know what else i can do for them or what they want other then to make me suffer more then i already am

[@chimedolkar5642]

Where can I see the best episode?

[@itsjessicavictoria8834]

MDJ! Love her!

[@milenaciaramella3524]

Love you 😍💜💜💜can’t wait to each this video

[@PatriciaSadriWriter]

Are we generally supposed to avoid these irritants (perfumes, sunlight, etc) that the plastic surgeon pointed out?

[@rubyanaya126]

Thank you ☺️

[@jamie91995]

I just wanna feel happy again

[@j.s.1816]

How about Tamoxifen? It suppresses hormones. I was on Tamoxifen for 3-4 years because I am at high risk of breast cancer.

[@pattyolson3842]

Katie, I saw an irreg ular spot on my left hand this past August, and totally panicked that I had cancer. I'm 51 and still in perimenopause. I called several dermatologists until I could get into see one. Actual, it was the physician's assistant. She immediately diagnosed it as Malasma. No, you don't have cancer. I almost always wear sun block and have plastic Rx sunglasses. I went off of my burth control a few years ago (was on the Depot shot for the max, 5 yrs). If it's hormonal, could it be because I'm nearing menopause?

[@pokemonmusiclover5]

Can you fo a video on migraines please. Cuz whenever I get them I have really vivid realistic dreams where I don't know if I'm awake or not.

[@duck7237]

Wait, wasn't the medical expert Dr Mama Jones?!? Is her name really Dr Danielle Belardo??? Who knew?!?! Dr Mama Jones also has a wonderfully informative KZbin channel.

[@Katimorton]

Well, this is embarrassing! Sean & I incorrectly gave Dr. Jones an incorrect last name in her lower third. I’m sorry for any confusion this may have caused! Correct title: Danielle Jones, MD Board Certified ObGyn Check out her amazing KZbin channel here: kzbin.info

[@jasmincastillo8686]

Very interesting series. Im interested to see more(:

[@TurquoiseTalks]

Funny how a professional recommends staying out of the sun, we need to be in the sun as humans we are we need daily dose of sun. Most peoples hormones are out of wack due to standard American diet, and lack of sun causing extremely low levels of vitamin d. Then we ask why all these problems and go to dermatologist. You can ask anyone with melasma and they will tell you just how hard it is to treat it, surely dermatologists will take your money.

[@charlottemurphy6765]

I'm on the mini pill and my mental health and acne has got worse

[@frostflower5555]

Is there a blood test to check your hormones to see what is the normal amount so you don't get it?

[@Anne44444]

hi Katy, i've been struggeling with depersonalisation/derealisation for a few years now. I've never been on birth control (or used any other medication). lately i've been thinking about it but i'm so so scared the hormones will worsen any of my mental illnesses (also my depression/anxiety) but especially my depersonalisation. I'm too scared to try out any medication since i'm scared it will trigger anything (since it has been kinda stable for a while now). Do you know more about this topic? Is it possible hormones can affect depersonalisation/derealisation disorders?

[@_maia_m]

I get a little of that along my hair line in summer, but I'm not quite sure if that's just normal freckles or melasma. But does anyone know of a physical sun block that isn't very thick? We used that on our kids when they were small (that's until maybe 7-8 years ago), because back then it was the only sunscreen I could find without any parabens/perfyme/colouring/other harsh chemicals. But it was such a hassle putting it on, and it rubbed off on everything they touched, making marks that couldn't be washed off.

[@isabell.2483]

Hey Kati, You unfortuanately wrote the wrong name of the OB/Gyn Mama Doctor Jones. She is called Danielle Jones (born Brown). Dr. Danielle Belardo is a cardiologist :D

[@Katimorton]

Well, this is embarrassing! Sean & I incorrectly gave Dr. Jones an incorrect last name in her lower third. I’m sorry for any confusion this may have caused! Correct title: Danielle Jones, MD Board Certified ObGyn Check out her amazing KZbin channel here: kzbin.info

[@pswooley]

I’ve got melasma too

[@Katimorton]

Ugh.. I am so sorry. It's such an annoying thing!!

[@pswooley]

@@Katimorton I think it’s due to gender HRT

[@dakotabeayrd22]

MAMA DR JONES!

[@nikiamarie6755]

How do hormones and birth control effect your period

[@Seyfettin0]

Hey Kati I came back 😊👏

[@niknik.z]

Thank you 🙏 👏👏👏💝💝💝

[@flofra20]

Interesting video !

[@arianajuarez2064]

Just because you quit taking estrogen birth control doesn't mean that you don't have excess estrogen in your body. If you take estrogen BC for 2-3 years, you will still have to detox from that estrogen in your system. It's not progesterone but keep in mind that synthetic hormones are terrible for your body. Dermatologists and estheticians have no idea how to treat melasma without using lasers and topical, which are just as bad as AHA.

[@mschrisfrank2420]

Literally just switched from one birth control ring generic to another and had terrible migraines (previously the other ring had prevented migraines) and I was super irritable. It took me almost a month to figure out what the issue was. So now I’m off bc until I can get something else. So hormones are really on my mind right now.

[@DottieMinerva]

Wow. I tried to go off my birth control pill because I don’t actually need it at this stage in my life and my skin went CRAZY. I had all this cystic and regular acne coming worse than ever before. I got back on it and it took a couple months just to begin getting better. Now I’m terrified to ever stop it. My dads had 3 strokes so I’d definitely like to stop taking it if I don’t even need it anymore.

[@VincentBalducci]

The melasma sucks!!! You can fix it at home with corrective peels. Glycolic acid 50% or if daring a jessners. My skin is prone to hyperpigmentation, so I did a major one and I do booster ones when needed. While I am a professional cosmetologist and educator working on my PhD in Ed psych (masters forensic). You don’t need to be a pro to do them just follow the directions. Other option is azaleic acid in the AM and retinol in the pm but takes for ever. In laymen’s terms the AHAs OTC work but take weeks to years.

[@olivialuvzpurplecows]

omg thank you!!!!!!!

[@Katimorton]

Happy to help!