What Causes Dark Lines Running Down The Sides Of The Nose?

Posted on Wed, 23 May 2018

Question: Hi
I am 29 years old female and i am seeing slanting black lines from sides of my nose? Please see attached pics. What are these? I am worried as this is quite visible.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sunscreen and depigmenting cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr. Kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image.
You seem to have pigmentation at the sides of nose. I suggest you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen during the day. At night you may use a depigmenting cream e.g Kojic acid cream (Kojic cream) over the affected area. It is prescription product.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Considering oily skin which would be the best sunscreen

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding sunscreen

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

A gel based sunscreen Or one which clearly mentions - non comedogenic, non greasy and suitable for oily skin.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng