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Can Heavy Medication Cause Skin Darkening?

can heavy medication cause skin darkening,after i was treated for dengue i have noticed that my skin has become darker? is it true ? i have noticed that after i was treated for dengue , my sink has got darker, my fairness skin cream has stopped showing results as before. Is it possible ?
Mon, 16 Mar 2015
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,
I can understand your concern for skin darkening. After reviewing your query it is quite obvious that you have had dengue fever and after taking medications you got skin darkening. It is quite common to find skin darkening after long term illness or after taking medications.
This type of pigmentation remains for few months and then subsides by its own. It is quite important to have sun protection in your case. I suggest my patients to use a sunscreen daily over the exposed area. It is should be applied for two times daily. Try to have sun protection to avoid further darkening. I suggest you to meet a dermatologist to take further guidance.
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Can Heavy Medication Cause Skin Darkening?

Hello, I can understand your concern for skin darkening. After reviewing your query it is quite obvious that you have had dengue fever and after taking medications you got skin darkening. It is quite common to find skin darkening after long term illness or after taking medications. This type of pigmentation remains for few months and then subsides by its own. It is quite important to have sun protection in your case. I suggest my patients to use a sunscreen daily over the exposed area. It is should be applied for two times daily. Try to have sun protection to avoid further darkening. I suggest you to meet a dermatologist to take further guidance. All the best