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Re: Melasma and contraceptive pills From: anonymous@obgyn.net Tue, 16 May 2000 11:38:25 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: D. Ashley Hill, MD: "Re: Barbara took us to dinner!" Previous message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: First Pap - Terrified(Robin)" In reply to: Ting: "Melasma and contraceptive pills" At Tue, 16 May 2000, Ting wrote: > >How close are those two related? I've had acne problem too but it's >somewhat under control now but these dark spots (suspect to be melasma) >might be due to my previous acne treatment. What are my options with >pills as birth control method? > >Thanks for any respond to this. OCPs can cause melasma, but it is fairly rare, and typically has the characteristic "butterfly" distribution, above and below the eyes. I would expect acne to be more random. -- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG Clarksville, TN This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered. Next message: D. Ashley Hill, MD: "Re: Barbara took us to dinner!" Previous message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: First Pap - Terrified(Robin)" In reply to: Ting: "Melasma and contraceptive pills"

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