In my readings it appears that Dr B says that dark spots are melasma or solor something (sun spots). I know that dark spots can be caused by horomones as well as the obvious, sun. Is there anyway to know which one you have? How can you tell if it is horomonal - bloodwork has always been ok. My mom said that she used to have them bad (when she was my age, 31) and then had a hysterectomy (sp?) and they went away on their own. I have no children and do not take birth control pills.