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Is It True That Melasma Can Be Caused by a Fungal Infection?

becoco1196Jul 30, 2012

I have read numerous forum entries of women who use lotrimin to help fade their Melasma. Is this a viable option? I can't find any literature that proves this to be true?

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Dr. Leonard T. Yu, MD
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