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Melasma (Chloasma)

Management of facial pigmentation.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Dermatology

Clinical Guidelines

PCDS Clinical Guidance: Melasma (syn. chloasma)
National
PCDS Clinical Guidance: Melasma (syn. chloasma)
Local

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