While melasma sometimes clears up on its own, especially if it was caused by pregnancy or taking oral contraceptives, there are several things your doctor can do to help the condition. He or she may prescribe a topical medication to help lighten the darkened patches of skin.
Room and board are not deductible. The reason the Tuition and Fees are only on the 1098T is that only tuition and fees are deductible. Whether or not you can get the correct answer depends on......you. (ie.
There are other miles that you can deduct as well. Mileage driven for a charitable cause is deductible at 14 cents a mile. Mileage for medical care (receiving, not giving and subject to a 10% floor on Schedule A) and moving is deductible at 24 cents a mile.