I'm 39 and recently developed a love of road biking. My husband is a serious biker so it was nice for us to finally find something that can reconnect us after the wedge that kids can create in a marriage.

Here's my problem. Six months ago, my dermatologist also told me that I developed a bad case of hyperpigmentation which means I have really dark spots now all around my left and right cheekbones and upperlip. I'm forced to stay out of the sun and wear lots of make up to cover the dark spots. The only treatment is skin bleachers, sunscreen, and staying out of the sun.

So, how do I keep on biking with my husband and still keep my hyperpigmentation from getting worse. I tried wearing one of those fullcoverage sunhats under my bike helmut last week and he almost fell off his bike laughing at how silly I looked. I must admit that I looked pretty ridiculous with the floppy hat, white face (I had to put on a layer of zinc oxide on top of sunscreen) and lipstick.

Is there anyone out there who has battled hyperpigmentation? Any advice for continuing my rides while protecting my face or do I need to give up the road bike?

Help!