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Melasma Birth Control

I was told that birth control pills cause melasma. Is this true? How can I avoid melasma and be on the pill?

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What Causes Melasma?

Is there anything preventative I can do to keep melasma from developing?

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Is It True That Melasma Can Be Caused by a Fungal Infection?

I have read numerous forum entries of women who use lotrimin to help fade their Melasma. Is this a viable option? I can't find any literature that...

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What is Melasma - Condition and Causes?

Being 33 and male, I was diagnosed by my derm as having melasma. I had a chemical peel, picked the scab, and it left a dark mark exactly where the...

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