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Melasma
Melasma appears as patchy brown discoloration of the face, usually around the cheeks, jaw line, or forehead. It occurs most commonly in pregnant woman, those taking birth control pills or history of chronic sun exposure. At our Seattle dermatology office we provide a number of treatments for melasma including prescription bleaching creams, peels and laser therapy.
For more detailed information on melasma, including its causes and treatments, go to Dr. Irwin's detailed article on Melasma In Depth on her skin care website, SkinTour.