shennen0820 Posted May 7, 2009 Anyone have an answer to why sclero is making me look tan? If one more person comments on what a nice tan I have I may scream! I guess that may be the only bonus to having sclero! Quote Shennen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeannie McClelland Posted May 8, 2009 Hi Shennen, It appears that scleroderma can cause both hyper (too much) and hypo (too little) pigmentation. We have a few articles on Hyperpigmentation, so it's a documented event in scleroderma. I haven't read anything that says why it happens, but one of the articles mentioned above says that it can be worsened by sun exposure. Warm hugs from under the sun umbrella, Quote Jeannie McClelland (Retired) ISN Director of Support Services (Retired) ISN Sclero Forums Manager (Retired) ISN Blog Manager (Retired) ISN Assistant News Guide (Retired) ISN Artist International Scleroderma Network Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helen Posted May 8, 2009 Hi Shennen I too have a very tanned look. I find if I am in the sun too much it is a lot worse. We were looking through some photos the other day and my 7 yr old grandson said...this is Grandma before she went brown. So I guess it is pretty noticable. Warm Wishes Helen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaBulman Posted May 8, 2009 Hi Shennen, I guess it is not necessarily a bad thing. I like my skin when it is a little darker, it makes me look healthier. In the summer I get very dark. I love the sun and should probably practice better "skin care" than I do. Hugs, Lisa Quote Lisa Bulman (Retired) ISN/SCTC List Coordinator (Retired) ISN Sclero Forums Assistant Manager (Retired) ISN Assistant News Guide (Retired) ISN Fundraiser International Scleroderma Network (ISN) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shennen0820 Posted May 8, 2009 Thanks everyone...glad there are others in the same boat! Quote Shennen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
