why black spots appear on face - #20975
I am really worried about these black spots that started to appear on my face out of nowhere. It all began a few months ago after I went on vacation to a really sunny place, didn't use enough sunscreen (talk about regret!), and I thought it would clear up, but nope. They just got worse. Now I’m seeing these darkened patches mainly around my cheeks and forehead, like what even is happening? I’ve read online, like everywhere, why black spots appear on face can be due to sun damage or hormonal changes, but I’m not sure. I’ve been keeping track of if they get lighter or darker, and it’s confusing. Sometimes they look lighter when I use certain creams, but then they come right back. I think one morning I even saw a couple of new spots, like how is that even possible? Could this be something serious or just a cosmetic issue? My friends say it’s probably just age spots, but I don’t feel old enough for that. Should I see a dermatologist or try to fix this with over-the-counter stuff first? Anyone else had experience with why black spots appear on face? Thanks for any help, feeling kinda lost!
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