Melasma related to estrogen or progesterone?

is melasma particularly related to estrogen or progesterone? i am currently on oral birth control and switching to an IUD

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A: Four causes of melasma; Estrogen and Progesterone influence on Skin Pigmentation

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Melasma is characterized by uneven pigmentation.  The pigment cells underlying the pigmentation are genetically programmed to respond to the effects of hormones estrogen and progesterone by producing excessive pigment compared to normal pigment cells. The hormones cause excessive production of melanin and... more

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dr.eman
4 posts
4 Jun 2009

i mean can oestrogen level alone affect melasma ?

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