Early Stage Melasma - I Have A Small Light Dark Patch On My

Early stage melasma

Asked for Male, 28 Years

I have a small light dark patch on my face, how to know if it's melasma, how to treat melasma at early stage?

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Dr. Raajshri

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it is difficult to comment without a picture. melasma could result because of hormonal changes in the body. you can share a picture. for patches of pigmentation multiple conservative methods are available.

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