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Hi, can a laser treatment cause melasma?hi, can a laser treatment cause melasma?

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Melasma: Melasma is usually caused by hormonal changes causing darkening of the skin. Laser therapy is often used to treat melasma. Initially after laser treatment the skin will get darker until it sloughs and heals.

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Answered 7/14/2017

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