I'm 27, female, and started taking hormonal contraceptives several months ago (Nuva Ring). When spring time came around and I spent more time in the sun, I developed tan spots on my forehead cheeks and upper lips. After I went to my doctor and had it diagnosed as chloasma I discontinued using hormonal contraceptives. They weren't able to answer my questions about the condition. How long can I expect for the spots to fade, if they do at all? Can I expect that they will fade entirely, or is there only a partial recovery? In what percent of the population is this condition permenent when linked to hormonal birth control? When can I be sure it's perminent and if it is, what can I expect to pay for doctor visits and medications (I have no insurance)? I have no idea if this is related, but at the same time the chloasma developed I started getting very chapped areas on my upper lip. It goes in cycles, starting with a sensitive burning sensation that throbs a little, then a day later it feels as though many layers of skin go dead or chapped, and then they peel slightly. And the cycle starts again. Always in the same spot. Really weird. Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions.