Brown spot on face - #11808
I am really stressing out about this brown spot on my face that showed up a few weeks ago. At first, I thought it was just a pimple or something, but it's definitely not going away. I mean, I’ve tried some over-the-counter treatments, like creams and those spot removers, but now it seems to be getting darker. The worst part is that I tend to have pretty clear skin usually, and this brown spot on my face is super noticeable. My friend joked that I should just cover it with makeup, but ugh, it’s not a solution I want! I also went to a dermatologist, and they mentioned something like "hyperpigmentation," but honestly, I can't really wrap my head around it. Can you even get a brown spot on your face from just being in the sun too much? I just don't get if this is a big deal or something I should be freaked out about. Like, are there different types of brown spots on the face? Should I be worried about skin cancer or something? How do I know if it's just a harmless brown spot on my face or, like, the start of something more serious? I'm really hoping someone here can help clear this up for me!!!
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