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What Causes A Dark Brown Line On The Forehead?

A year ago a darker brown line appeared on my forehead from left to right. I thought it was a sun burn that it was going to go away during the winter, but that has not happened. I went to a dermatologist that said that there are open blood cells underneath, but I seriously question this. What can it be?
Fri, 7 Jul 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having post inflammatory hyperpigmentation probably due to sunlight.
My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with spf more than 30.
2. Apply a mild depigmenting cream like kojivit twice daily on dark line.
3. Other treatment options are chemical peeling with glycolic acid or lactic acid done by a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes A Dark Brown Line On The Forehead?

Hi. As per your case history you are having post inflammatory hyperpigmentation probably due to sunlight. My treatment advice is - 1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with spf more than 30. 2. Apply a mild depigmenting cream like kojivit twice daily on dark line. 3. Other treatment options are chemical peeling with glycolic acid or lactic acid done by a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.