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Skin Color change
Last 1 yr right side of my cheeks has turned slightly brown spot gradually the size has increased. Now from 10days same colour changing on left side of the cheeks n the size is also increasing...
I use Garnier face cream now changed to ponds age miracle may after that left side skin is changing color. Other than that I use olive oil coconut oil.. my facial skin is very very dry... Not able to get good moisturizer..
Brown patch is darker than shown on pic.. it's on both side of cheeks now..
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It's melasma...Undergo glutathione therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation
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Dr. Mamta Shah
Cosmetologist
8 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hello
Its melasma and it depends on hormonal fluctuation of body which is certainly due you your age proceeding to menopause
Dry skin, sun exposure and drug/dietary changes affect this skin condition
Though treatable, results are subjective and along with topical treatment, in clinic treatment might help to lighten up the lesion
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Health Tips
- Use SPF even at indoors
- Do not self medicate
- As its purely hormonal, do not expect miraculous results with any treatment
- Keep your skin moisturized always
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Dr. Manas Chopra
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello dear. This brown spot is melasma. It is treatable with medicines. Start using a medicated sunscreen daily.
Consult me online for proper treatment
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