
What Causes A Black Patch On The Forehead?

Question: wife has a black patch appearing on forehead Last 2/3 weeks....she is not aware that whether she had hurt herself...do we need to be alarmed by the same?
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload an image
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
I request you to kindly upload an image in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better.
Regards
Kindly upload an image
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
I request you to kindly upload an image in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana


left side of forehead...as compared to right forehead..it is very light black and may be not realisable in snapshot
Brief Answer:
Remedy for pigmented area on forehead
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. I have viewed the Images.
I can make an ill-defined area of pigmentation on righ side of forehead. I would keep a possibility of either lichen planus pigmentosus (in response to sun) or toxic melanosis (in response to some topical cream/ cosmetic).
I would suggest that she uses a broad spectrum sunscreen throughout the day e.g Suncros tint sunscreen (spf 50), every 2-3 hours.
In addition she may use a topical medication at night for skin lightening e.g Clearz XXXXXXX cream. This cream contains a combination of fluocinolone acetonide, hydroquinone and tretinoin which would help lighten the area.
Regards
Remedy for pigmented area on forehead
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. I have viewed the Images.
I can make an ill-defined area of pigmentation on righ side of forehead. I would keep a possibility of either lichen planus pigmentosus (in response to sun) or toxic melanosis (in response to some topical cream/ cosmetic).
I would suggest that she uses a broad spectrum sunscreen throughout the day e.g Suncros tint sunscreen (spf 50), every 2-3 hours.
In addition she may use a topical medication at night for skin lightening e.g Clearz XXXXXXX cream. This cream contains a combination of fluocinolone acetonide, hydroquinone and tretinoin which would help lighten the area.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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