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Question #19200
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reason of dark skin - #19200

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I am concerned about this dark skin that seems to be appearing on my arms and face. A few months back, I went on a vacation to a sunny place, and while I thought I was pretty careful with sunscreen, I ended up with much darker skin. Now, even after spending weeks indoors, my skin hasn't lightened up at all. I am not sure if it’s something I should worry about, or if it’s just a tan that will fade. I mean, I’ve read about different reasons of dark skin, like genetics and sun exposure, but I can’t shake off this feeling that there might be something more to it. Besides the tan, I’ve noticed my skin feels a bit rougher too. I went to a doctor who said it’s normal, given my skin type, but I can't help but wonder if there’s a specific reason of dark skin that I should be aware of. Is it possible there’s something underlying, or is this just a result of the sun exposure? Any thoughts on the reason of dark skin in cases like mine would really help. Thanks!

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