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How Can I Prevent Melasma?

Is there any way to prevent melasma? My mom had melasma when she was pregnant and I really don't want to get it. It never went away completely for her.

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Treatment for Melasma is based on the causative factors: Causes of melasma and treatment

Melasma is a skin pigmentation condition that arises from: Genetics Hormonal sensitivity of the melanocytes Sun Exposure Chronic or Acute inflammation Prevention and Maintenance of melasma is key. In our Santa Monica office, we see an extensive amount of melasma in patients of all ethnicities, from the lightest native skin tone to the darkest. No one is immune from the affects of melasma. There is no cure for melasma. However, there are effective... more

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