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Will applying perfume on my body or around my armpits worsen the melasma on my face?

Intellectual42547Jun 7, 2022
Hello! I have melasma on my face and I have heard from multiple sources that fragrances are bad for melasma and hyperpigmentation. My question is, can I apply perfume on my body, will it worsen the melasma on my face can i apply it around armpits, will it affect the melasma on my face in any way?

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