Beth Mitchell, dermatology physician assistant at Water’s Edge Dermatology, explains melasma and the causes behind it. Melasma is the darkening of skin pigments, and it often appears as patchy, dark spots on women’s skin. Mitchell discusses the treatment options and how to prevent melasma or slow its development if it is already present on the skin.
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