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What Causes Darker Skin Tone In Face Compared To Body?

Hi I am Venkatesh, I am facing a problem with my skin tone, compare to my body tone and face tone there is a lot of difference, my face tone is very dark, in my childhood i was very bright and attractive, lately my skin tone changed to dark, and dark circles under eyes, dark patches on my face. How can I solve this problem.
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have darker skin tone in face compared to body which is due to hormonal changes, clogged pores of salivary glands and due to dead skin. Need not to worry. You should wash your face with mild soap and cold water twice a day , exfoliate your face once a week. Apply Clindamycin gel and Benzoyl peroxide containing gel over the black spots. You should apply aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day as this is safe and natural extract of cereals. Avoid any steroid based cream. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once and get it examined and go for micro-abrasion, dermabrasion and chemical peeling. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Darker Skin Tone In Face Compared To Body?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have darker skin tone in face compared to body which is due to hormonal changes, clogged pores of salivary glands and due to dead skin. Need not to worry. You should wash your face with mild soap and cold water twice a day , exfoliate your face once a week. Apply Clindamycin gel and Benzoyl peroxide containing gel over the black spots. You should apply aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day as this is safe and natural extract of cereals. Avoid any steroid based cream. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once and get it examined and go for micro-abrasion, dermabrasion and chemical peeling. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari