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Why Is My Face Getting Darker Than Body?

Hey, in the past could of years I have noticed my face getting visibly darker but my body is pale naturally, I wore flat last year for 2 hours and the tan still has nkt faded from my feet in addition to that my face is becoming darker and darker and I m not sure to as why this is when the rest of my body is as pale as ever. I have started to use sunblock but I m not sure how to get rid of this tan in addition I have many blemishs that were fading that are also getting darker what should I do and why is this happening
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your face is getting darker than body which seems to be due to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and it could be due to allergic reaction and excessive sun exposure. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to wash your face with clindamycin gel containing face wash and apply azealic acid cream on face. Apply adapelene gel at night. Take diet rich in multivitamins. You should drink plenty of water. Avoid excessive greasy and oily food substances. You should visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. You can go for microabrasion, dermabrasion and laser therapy as well. Apply vitamin E oil at night.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Why Is My Face Getting Darker Than Body?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your face is getting darker than body which seems to be due to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and it could be due to allergic reaction and excessive sun exposure. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to wash your face with clindamycin gel containing face wash and apply azealic acid cream on face. Apply adapelene gel at night. Take diet rich in multivitamins. You should drink plenty of water. Avoid excessive greasy and oily food substances. You should visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. You can go for microabrasion, dermabrasion and laser therapy as well. Apply vitamin E oil at night. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari