Melasma caused by birth control pills?

Do birth control pills cause melasma? 

2 answers to “Melasma caused by birth control pills?”

A: Melasma and birth control pills

Steven Wallach, MD

Melasma is hyperpigmentaion of the skin that can be brought on by any change in hormone levels. So yes, it can occur from birth conrol pills.

A: Hormones (Estrogen and Progesterone) and Melasma

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Melasma is a benign skin condition characterized by hyperpigmentation.  The causes are numerous, including sun exposure, genetics, hormones, and sun exposure.  Melasma may worsen with birth control pills, exogenous estrogens, pregnancy, estrogen replacement therapy, and even plant estrogens in your... more

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