When patients exhibit chloasma, the electrologist should advise that treatment may cause which of the following?

• A. Discomfort
• B. Increased hair growth
• C. Discoloration
• D. Numbness

Answer: (C)

Chloasma is a pigmentary condition where dark patches appear on sun-exposed facial skin and can become more reactive to irritation. When hair-removal energy is applied, the skin in these patches is more likely to respond with pigment changes, so treated areas may darken or become uneven in color. That’s why the most important risk to warn about is discoloration. Discomfort or numbness can occur with procedures in general but aren’t specific indicators for chloasma, and increased hair growth isn’t expected with electrolysis. To minimize pigment changes, use gentle settings and emphasize sun protection and careful treatment planning.