Pregnancy, contraceptive use, and hormone replacement therapies are known to increase estrogen and progesterone levels in the body, which can stimulate melanin production in susceptible individuals
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This can be a problem in people whose levels of these nutrients are already low
Should I see a rheumatologist or neurologist familiar with IgG4-RD
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