For a variety of reasons I have only trained indoors over the last 1.5 years. Bike set up in front of 65” television. Probably 3-4’ away.
I’ve developed blotchy dark patches on the top of my bald head and forehead. My dermatologist is convinced it is melasma. And asked if I use screens a lot.
Anyone experience anything like this? I have so many questions and have a hard time believing this is the cause. As I said super weird and random!
Just saw this weeks later!
- I was going for the “immersive experience” and it happens to keep my fans in reach to adjust. And to be fair, it s 4’ at bars. BUT, I did find a study talking about lights from electronics causing the skin darkening. And as luck would have it, in the (maybe) September 5th podcast (#490) during the sunscreen section @Nate_Pearson talked at length about the aging effect of monitors/TVs, etc…! So I felt vindicated. I have since moved the screen a bit farther (added benefit of not getting motion sick!), and reduced the brightness on my dual monitor work set up. And wearing hats inside!
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