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does excess estrogen in a woman lead to increase in melanin levels and darken the skin?
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Dr. Michael Fisher answered
32 years experience Dermatology
Estrogen and Melanin: Sunlight interacting with fluctuating estrogen levels can cause uneven facial pigment. Sunscreen remains important; vitamin d supplements should be taken if necessary, according to the north american menopause society.
Answered on Jan 22, 2013
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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
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Not likely : Estrogen and Progesterone levels have nothing to do with skin tone.
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Melanin: My understanding of the literature is that melanin may increase the color of your skin.
Estrogen should have nothing to do with it.
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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered
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Sort of: Low estrogen levels can cause skin and hair problems. Correcting low levels may help to resolve those problems. Using large doses to raise your level ... Read More
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Melasma: Melasma is a very common patchy brown, tan, or blue-gray facial skin discoloration, almost entirely seen in women in the reproductive years. It typica ... Read More
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