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MY SON IS 19YRS OLD . RECENTLY I NOTTICED DARK

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Posted on Tue, 10 Dec 2019
Question: MY SON IS 19YRS OLD . RECENTLY I NOTTICED DARK PACHES ON HIS UPPER CHEEKS . WHAT DO THEY INDICATE ? HE IS DARK SKINNED.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Causes of dark patches on cheeks

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and there are multiple causes of dark patches on the cheeks.
It could be due to hormonal changes, thyroid dysfunction, excessive sun exposure, anemia and sometimes occurs without any cause.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected area so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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MY SON IS 19YRS OLD . RECENTLY I NOTTICED DARK

Brief Answer: Causes of dark patches on cheeks Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to ask a doctor service I have gone through your query and there are multiple causes of dark patches on the cheeks. It could be due to hormonal changes, thyroid dysfunction, excessive sun exposure, anemia and sometimes occurs without any cause. I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected area so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly. Regards Dr Asmeet