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Question #21065
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black pigmentation on face - #21065

Ayush

I am really worried about this black pigmentation on my face that seems to be getting worse. About three months ago, I noticed these dark spots appearing on my cheeks, and I thought it was just a reaction to the sun since I don’t use sunscreen all the time (which I know I should!!). At first, I thought maybe it was just temporary, but now I’m wondering if it could be something more serious. I’ve tried over-the-counter creams that claim to lighten dark spots, but nothing seems to help. Even my friends started asking what’s up with the black pigmentation on my face, which just adds to my stress! I did some research and found stuff about melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Could that be what’s going on? I mean, I didn’t have this issue before, and I also have some hormonal changes going on since my cycle has been pretty irregular lately. I just wanna know what may be causing this black pigmentation on my face and what the best treatment options are. Should I see a dermatologist right away or give it more time? Any advice from you all would be super helpful!

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