41%
31 reviews
Worth It Rating
Our index shows the percentage of community members saying this was "Worth it". See cosmetic treatment rankings
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?
+3
Hormones (Estrogen and Progesterone) and Melasma
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 diet. Stopping birth control pills may lighten existing melasma but may not resolve it completely.
Our office uses a very aggressive protocol to diminish melasma. However, as long as you're on...
more
+1
Melasma can be related to birth control use
Melasma is a splotchy brown discoloration that occurs on the face and neck.. It tends to occur in women who are pregnant (often called the Mask of Pregnancy) or taking ior taking oral contraceptive pills. Not all patients on birth control will develop Melasma. In fact, Melasma may occur in women who do not take birth control pills. The exact cause of Melasma is unknown but hereditary and hormones both play a role.
Sunlight exposure is another...
more