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Question #19463
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dark face - #19463

Tara

I am really worried about my skin lately. My face has been looking kinda dark, and I can’t figure out why. Like, it seemed to start after a week at the beach, but it didn’t just tan. It’s more like a patchy dark face, you know? I tried some over-the-counter creams, but they don’t seem to be helping. My friends said it might just be sun damage but I’m freaking out that it could be something worse or like a serious skin issue. I remember my mom saying she had some similar issues in her 30s, but that was different – more hormonal or whatever. I’m 28 and honestly feeling kinda self-conscious about it. The dark face just makes me look tired all the time, even when I’m not! I saw a dermatologist, but he just told me to use sunscreen and gave me a few samples of products that didn’t really seem to work. Like, are there any underlying health concerns that could cause a dark face besides the usual sun exposure? Does anyone have tips on how to lighten or treat this dark face thing? It's really getting me down, and I really wanna get back to my normal self. Thanks for any advice!

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