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Researchers do not fully understand what causes melasma. It is tied to individuals with darker skin tones than lighter tones. Changes in hormones like estrogen and progesterone have been linked to the cause of melasma. Another potential cause of melasma is excessive sun exposure.
To get a melasma diagnosis, a visual examination from one of our board certified providers should be done. Sometimes, our team may want to perform small tests in order to rule out other causes of the patches. For some women, the melasma may disappear on its own. This is usually when it is caused by hormonal changes. However, this skin condition can last for years and years if no treatment is used.
Our team can recommend the best treatment for each patient based on their symptoms, causes, skin type, and lifestyle.
Although, this skin condition also affects men, about 90% of people with melasma are women. This condition is characterized by dark, discolored patches of skin. The patches of skin typically occur on the face and are symmetrical, meaning there are matching marks on both sides. The dark patches appear most often on areas like the:
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