Hello and thank you

[Fred]

Yes Fred - Catch 22 indeed.  As I have only ever suffered from Melasma on my face, and it was thought to be hormone related, it may be that I could expose the rest of me to sunlight but factor 50 block my face (I just don't recommend that as a spectator sport).
The GP I am seeing atm is a senior doctor in a large practice who specialises in dermatology - albeit at general practitioner level.  He has recently changed my prescription from Dovonex to Dovobet and is monitoring my progress with a view to referring me to a consultant dermatologist if things don't progress as well as he hopes.
I am pleased to say that the Dovobet does seem to be helping - but my fear is that "the novelty will wear off" as it did with Dovonex.
I will keep you posted - next appointment 11 Jan.

Yes please keep us informed as it could help other readers, you're always welcome to start a new thread in the other sections which will get noticed better.

If you want more info about Dovobet & Dovonex this thread will help: Dovobet And Dovonex (What's the difference ?)