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What Causes Blackish Discoloration Of Skin On The Arm?

my friend has blackish discoloration of her skin on the arm and forearm compared to the other parts of the body. what is the reason for that and what would you suggest. this discolouration happened few years ago and dosent improve on any of yhe dermatologically prescribed drugs. she is 28 years old and 48 kgs
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have blackish discoloration of skin on the arm and forearm which occurs due to blockage of clogged pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum ,dead skin and bacteria get infected. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do yoga and meditation daily. You should get hormone levels monitored. Make use of product containing benzoyl peroxide. Take Multivitamin supplements. Also wash your face with mild soap and cold water twice a day , exfoliate your face once a week , apply aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day.If condition doesn't start getting better in a month then consult dermatologist. Drink plenty of water daily and add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Apply Adapalene gel once at night.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Blackish Discoloration Of Skin On The Arm?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have blackish discoloration of skin on the arm and forearm which occurs due to blockage of clogged pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum ,dead skin and bacteria get infected. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do yoga and meditation daily. You should get hormone levels monitored. Make use of product containing benzoyl peroxide. Take Multivitamin supplements. Also wash your face with mild soap and cold water twice a day , exfoliate your face once a week , apply aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day.If condition doesn t start getting better in a month then consult dermatologist. Drink plenty of water daily and add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Apply Adapalene gel once at night. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari