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Melatonin and skin darkening
I have insomnia and doctor prescribed melatonin .does it cause skin darkening ,I have the history of hyperpigmentation
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Dr. Radha Penumatsa
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11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi. Melatonin can cause pigmentation. You will have to discuss this issue with your physician based on the severity of drug induced pigmentation and take a stand whether to continue or stop the drug.
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