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What Causes Melasma On Face With Normal Thyroid Level?
I am 35 years old and I have melasma. I had it years ago from taking birth control. I stopped taking the birth control and it went away. I started taking the low-dose birth control a few years ago and the melasma started again, but since I stopped taking birth control all together about 9 months ago, the melasma has gotten even worse. I looked on internet and saw that thyroid issues can also cause melasma so went to family doctor and he did blood tests. He said my TSH level of 1.7 is within normal range...I wanted to have more in depth testing to confirm its not a thryoid issue and he refused because the tsh level of 1.7 is normal so I want additional advice...I feel like something has to be causing the melasma
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history of Melasma, my treatment advice is:
1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with SPF more than 30.
2. Apply a Kojic acid cream like Kojivit twice daily on affected skin.
3. Take a vitamin B12 supplement. Consult your physician for prescription.
4. Other treatment options are topical hydroquinone and chemical peeling done by dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history of Melasma, my treatment advice is:
1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with SPF more than 30.
2. Apply a Kojic acid cream like Kojivit twice daily on affected skin.
3. Take a vitamin B12 supplement. Consult your physician for prescription.
4. Other treatment options are topical hydroquinone and chemical peeling done by dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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