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Pigmentation and oral contraceptives

Question:

Hi Dr I have been informed that i have cholosma melasma pigmentation on my face due to an unfortunate reaction to a high dosage estrogen pill-mixed with some sun damage. The area is most prominent under my eyes and for head cheeks and around my lips. It causes great embarassment to me and i look like a bandicoot at best or my face just needs a good wash. I am 7 months pregnant at the moment and have tried fading creams and ipl to no avail-they have if not added to the problem. im interested in laser skin therapy, as a means of new, fresh unblemished skin..I would appreciate your feed back. Kind regards Jacquelyn

Answer:

Pigementaton may often be related to hormomne change, with the commonest being pregnancy but often due to the oral contraceptive pill. The melanocytes are the cells in the skin that make pigment, and the hormones can make them overproduce melanin. The answer is to correct the abnormal cells and this is best done with a medical gradr skin care program. This may involve peels or laser and needs to be tailored to each individual. The aim is to slowly bleach and blend the excess pigment and achieve a more even complection.

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