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How common is it to have melasma when tubes have been tied for 16 years and no hormones taken? noticed it progress worse over year and a half. not sure if it is melasma.?

Q: how common is it to have melasma when tubes have been tied for 16 years and no hormones taken? noticed it progress worse over year and a half. not sure if it is melasma.?

: Suggest you really determine whether this is melasma or some other entity. See your dermatologist for evaluation and the appropriate treatment.

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Suggest you really determine whether this is melasma or some other entity. See your dermatologist for evaluation and the appropriate treatment.

Answered 6/14/2023

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A member asked:

How common is it to have melasma when tubes have been tied for 16 years and no hormones taken? noticed it progress worse over year and a half. not sure if it is melasma.?

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