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What Causes Sudden Brown Spots On Skin?
Sir I am pooja. Basically I belong to a hill station but from last 3 years I have been living in dehradun which is much warm place.I have fair skin but on my skin small brown spots have been appearing and I don t hava acne I have dry skin and those spots are increasing in number. Sir please suggest me something .
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sudden brown spots on skin , it could be due to allergic reactions to substances causing irritation of the skin , dermatitis, or eczema , contact dermatitis, such as when you come in contact with poison ivy or cold sores. Topical benzoyl peroxide gel once or twice daily would have been best in this type of situation. Sometimes postinflammatory hyperpugmentation can also cause such symptoms .I would suggest you to apply cold compresses on them , take anti histamine like bendryl , do not pick them at all and apply moisturizer. You can apply combination of topical adapalene + nadifloxacin gel at night. If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination and rule out cause like chicken pox and bullous pemphigoid . Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid or antibiotics course or recommend chemical peeling.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sudden brown spots on skin , it could be due to allergic reactions to substances causing irritation of the skin , dermatitis, or eczema , contact dermatitis, such as when you come in contact with poison ivy or cold sores. Topical benzoyl peroxide gel once or twice daily would have been best in this type of situation. Sometimes postinflammatory hyperpugmentation can also cause such symptoms .I would suggest you to apply cold compresses on them , take anti histamine like bendryl , do not pick them at all and apply moisturizer. You can apply combination of topical adapalene + nadifloxacin gel at night. If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination and rule out cause like chicken pox and bullous pemphigoid . Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid or antibiotics course or recommend chemical peeling.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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