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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
discoloration
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 23, 2000 12:00AM
, Jul 23, 2000 12:00AM
Cheryl:
Most likely, the pigmentation represents chloasma, sometimes called (iaccurately) the "mak of pregnancy." Its cause is unknown, though it's more common in women. Treatment is slow, but application of lightening creams and retin-A usually works. Se a doctor about this, I suggest.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Most likely, the pigmentation represents chloasma, sometimes called (iaccurately) the "mak of pregnancy." Its cause is unknown, though it's more common in women. Treatment is slow, but application of lightening creams and retin-A usually works. Se a doctor about this, I suggest.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
