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What Causes Darkening Of Facial Skin?

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Posted on Mon, 4 May 2015
Question: hi doctor,
I see my skin turning black at a lot of places...
like little part at nose, got dark circles, forehead slowly becoming dark...
I do not understand wat could be the reason for this?
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Pictures needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX , welcome to Health Care Magic Forum. Darkening of facial skin can be due to stress , fungal infections and uncommonly immune mediated skin diseases . Can you upload the pictures of specific locations where you observe that there is darkening of skin. It will help me make a diagnosis and cone up with a treatment in note refined way. Waiting for your response regarding picture. Regards Dr Manisha Jain.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (18 minutes later)
thanks for ur reply... I have attached an image for ur reference...
I guess I have a kind of depression these days... adding to the my present condition...
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
precautions advised

Detailed Answer:
I have seen the attached pictures and it is is all stress related changes.
Apply a good undereye cream from good brands, garnier and body shop products are good.
Apply melalite cream on cheeks in areas of pigmentation.
Daily take a capsule of vitamin E and folic acid as they help in skin renewal.
Take a note of the following points -
- try to have a good rest schedule specially at night
- avoid late nights and rather avoid excess of television
- take ample amount of water
- take good amount of milk and green leafy vegetables
- almonds and walnuts are very good and should be taken on daily basis
- avoid any kind of stress by keeping calm and also you can start meditation and yoga too.
These will help with both depression and pigmentation issues
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (2 days later)
hi doc,
would like to know how just looking at my face u said m suffering from depression?
bcoz actually I am...
I don't know why these days I started to have a feeling that I am not good looking and thinks too much about that...which should not be the case...but...anyways... thanks for ur help... :)
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (19 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Try to create new friends circle

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome Mr. XXXXXXX but dont feel sad about your appearance at all because it is always a subjective feeling and always according to your social companions and thus you need to start looking for a good company and loving friends so that they make you feel elated and in high spirits.
Happiness will have a dual effect on your body and mind.
Try these simple measures and in case you still feel depressed then viait a psychiatrist so that he can counsel you even better and prescribe drugs in case of need.
All the best.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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What Causes Darkening Of Facial Skin?

Brief Answer: Pictures needed. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX , welcome to Health Care Magic Forum. Darkening of facial skin can be due to stress , fungal infections and uncommonly immune mediated skin diseases . Can you upload the pictures of specific locations where you observe that there is darkening of skin. It will help me make a diagnosis and cone up with a treatment in note refined way. Waiting for your response regarding picture. Regards Dr Manisha Jain.