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What Causes Brown Colored Itchy Patches On Both Arms?

Hi, I have light brown non itchy patches on my both arms near the wrist bone. They appear post my pregnancy. Its been 5 years now that I am having them. They are in same size till now. But sometimes they are more visible. No rash, no itch, no burn. What is it??? Plz suggest how can I get rid of them.
Mon, 18 May 2015
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Does your patch darken after sun exposure?
N are you using oral contraceptive pills?
If its yes to both then your most likely having melasma. Usually brown color signifies melanin in dermis epidermis junction. U shud consult ur dermatologist. Melasma can be treated medically n by chemical peeling.
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What Causes Brown Colored Itchy Patches On Both Arms?

Does your patch darken after sun exposure? N are you using oral contraceptive pills? If its yes to both then your most likely having melasma. Usually brown color signifies melanin in dermis epidermis junction. U shud consult ur dermatologist. Melasma can be treated medically n by chemical peeling.