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I developed melasma after starting birth control pills. i'm now off birth control and have treated the melasma. is there a chance melasma will return?

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Melasma: It might because there are three elements with this condition. Hormone changes, genetics and sunshine. It is more common in Latina and Asian women

Answered 5/2/2016

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A member asked:

I developed melasma after starting birth control pills. i'm now off birth control and have treated the melasma. is there a chance melasma will return?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

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