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Question #16551
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dark black skin - #16551

Kavya

I am really struggling with my skin lately, and I just don’t know what to do. My family has dark black skin, and for as long as I can remember, we've always taken pride in it. But for the past few months, I’ve noticed that it’s been looking dull and uneven. I can't remember exactly when it started, but I’m starting to get these dark patches that are kinda freaking me out. I went to a dermatologist who told me it might be hyperpigmentation, which I guess is common in people with dark black skin. They gave me some creams to try, but they don't seem to work at all! Sometimes I feel like maybe I'm just not doing enough or maybe I should be using something else for dark black skin specifically. I try to keep my skin moisturized and use sunscreen, but I feel like I’m missing something important. Has anyone else had this problem with their dark black skin and found success with treatments? What should I be really looking for? Should I consider a different skincare routine or talk to another doc? Any thoughts would really be appreciated. I'm just tired of feeling self-conscious about it!

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