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I have something that looks like melasma all over my back, i'm not sexually active at all so why have i got these dark patches on my back and chest?

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

Below: Difficult to give accurate DX without a visual exam of skin problems. Suggest seeing your DR or DERM for an exam.

Answered 6/26/2016

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A member asked:

I have something that looks like melasma all over my back, i'm not sexually active at all so why have i got these dark patches on my back and chest?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

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