A member asked:

Had hysterectomy 2001 on estrogen patch, heard a dr say that hrt can cause melasma is that true? i have melasma do i stop patch? sad:( tyvm

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possible: Estrogen therapy is a known risk factor for developing melasma. Please discuss with your doctor if continuing, tapering, or changing your HRT is right for you.

Answered 10/24/2017

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