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Chloasma is most likely caused by a combination of female hormones and sun exposure.
Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Chloasma) that could possibly cause Chloasma includes:
The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Chloasma that are listed by the Diseases Database:
Source: Diseases DatabaseThe following conditions have been cited in various sources as potentially causal risk factors related to Chloasma:
Gender of Patients for Chloasma: Women only...more »
To research the causes of Chloasma, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Chloasma:
Causes of Broader Categories of Chloasma: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Chloasma as a symptom.
This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances
may cause your symptoms.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 6 medications causing Chloasma
Causes: Chloasma:
Usually caused by pregnancy or oral contraceptives; probably due to sunlight.
As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Chloasma may be found in:
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