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Skin pigmentation
Hello,my age is 57 years and I am facing skin pigmentation problem on my cheeks from last 6 months.So can you tell me the reason for it and which ointment or medicine will be useful for this.
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Dr. S Divya
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Are you diabetic ,if not get your sugar levels checked ,these are skin changes seen in prediabetics. This due to thickening of skin .yes treatment is available .
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don't scrub or rub that area .
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