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Can melasma lead to skin cancer?
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No, it has no relati: There is no such relationship. So you do not have to worry about it provided it is not a Birth mark or a mole being there.
Answered 10/13/2018
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Not likely: You may try uv protection with creams containing Zinc and titanium dioxide.
Answered 9/5/2014
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