Darkness in face - #12122
I am super confused about this weird thing happening with my skin. For the past few months, I’ve noticed some sort of darkness in face, like darker patches on my cheeks, and I’m not talking about tanning or anything. At first I thought it was just some breakouts or that I wasn't cleaning my face well enough, but it’s way deeper than that. The darkness in face isn’t even consistent – some days it’s more pronounced than others, especially after I'm out in the sun, which is strange because I always wear sunscreen. I tried changing my skincare routine, but it doesn’t seem to help. I saw a dermatologist who said I might have some form of melasma or hyperpigmentation, but it’s frustrating because I don’t know what’s causing it. I’m worried something more serious could be going on. Has anyone else experienced this darkness in face? I feel like I need more than just topical treatments. Has anyone tried different options or know what could really be causing this darkness in face? Any advice would be appreciated!
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