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  2. Hyperestrogenism - Wikipedia

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    Signs of hyperestrogenism may include heightened levels of one or more of the estrogen sex hormones (usually estradiol and/or estrone), lowered levels of follicle-stimulating hormone and/or luteinizing hormone (due to suppression of the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis by estrogen), and lowered levels of androgens such as testosterone (generally only relevant to males). [1]

  3. Why Is Your Skin A Wreck? You Could Be Going Through ... - AOL

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    Estrogen also rises during pregnancy, and that, combined with progesterone, can contribute to the formation of melasma, which appears as dark brown spots or patches.

  4. These Melasma Treatments Will Get Rid Of Hyperpigmentation ...

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    Melasma is a skin condition characterized by a darkening of the skin. ... Pregnancy can cause estrogen and progesterone levels to increase, which can also lead to the occurrence of melasma in some ...

  5. Dealing with Weird Dark Patches? Melasma May Be the ... - AOL

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    The exact cause of melasma is unknown, says Dr. Robert Finney, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. But it’s believed to result from the skin’s pigment-producing cells being ...

  6. Melasma - Wikipedia

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    The symptoms of melasma are dark, irregular, well-demarcated, hyperpigmented macules to patches. These patches often develop gradually over time. Melasma does not cause any other symptoms beyond the cosmetic discoloration. [4] Patches can vary in size from 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to larger than 10 cm (4 in) depending on the person.

  7. Skin cancer - Wikipedia

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    Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, globally accounting for at least 40% of cancer cases. [5] [20] The most common type is nonmelanoma skin cancer, which occurs in at least 2–3 million people per year. [6] [21] This is a rough estimate; good statistics are not kept. [1]

  8. Should You Get Your Estrogen Levels Tested? Here’s What ...

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    Pregnancy, PCOS, and medication can cause high estrogen, among other factors. Doctors break down how to test your levels and what to do if yours are elevated. Pregnancy, PCOS, and medication can ...

  9. Hyperpigmentation - Wikipedia

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    Melasma, also known as 'chloasma' or the “mask of pregnancy,” when it occurs in pregnant women.— It is a common skin problem that causes dark discolored patchy hyperpigmentation. It typically occurs on the face and is symmetrical, with matching marks on both sides of the face.