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I have had a bad case of melasma since 2007 when i had my last daughter. i know it is hormone related so should i be concerned? history of irregular

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cosmetic: Melasma does not cause any other symptoms besides cosmetic discoloration.

Dr Dohan agreed

Answered 8/15/2014

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