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Suggest Treatment For Small Black Dots On The Face

hi, this is sandhya here . thank you for giving this opertunity to express my problem to you docter. actually i have got infection on my face. which is black marks luking ugly on my face. and my skin becuming dark day by day . so kindly suggest me. for this root cause. for more clarification plz contact on my no.-91-0000, mail me on YYYY@YYYY yours sincierly, sandhya.G
Fri, 12 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . The infection of skin of face that causes localise darkening of skin is known as erythrasma . Corynebacterium cause this infection .

It causes localize darkening of skin or dark brown skin.Exposure to UV radiation of sun make it worse . so avoid sun exposure .

I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination . doctor may order culture or microscopy test to confirm the diagnosis . He/she may prescribe clindamycin solution , fucidic acid cream and antibiotic . He/she may also recommend red light therapy. Also give cold compresses to affected area.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Small Black Dots On The Face

Hi Dear, welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . The infection of skin of face that causes localise darkening of skin is known as erythrasma . Corynebacterium cause this infection . It causes localize darkening of skin or dark brown skin.Exposure to UV radiation of sun make it worse . so avoid sun exposure . I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination . doctor may order culture or microscopy test to confirm the diagnosis . He/she may prescribe clindamycin solution , fucidic acid cream and antibiotic . He/she may also recommend red light therapy. Also give cold compresses to affected area. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari