Melasma Birth Control

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

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

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.