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Whats The Causes And Treatments For Skin Color Change?

i am a mixed race woman of 46 last week the skin on my chin has changed colour it apears to be dark almost purple / black it looks like i have had a shave however i have not it is getting worse it does not itch or pain however it lookes like a mans blue beard
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Hello,

I completely understand your concern for the skin color change at the chin area.

It appears that you have developed "Post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation" over the chin area.

There can be many causes for the same and most commonly is induced by sun exposure. Other than this it can be due to friction or any abrasion which gone unnoticed.

I suggest you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen lotion for two to three times per day. In m patients I suggest them to apply a skin lightening cream such as kojic acid or azelaic acid or glycolic acid formulations.

Do not try to touch or rub the area as can cause further aggravation of the condition.

All the best.
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Whats The Causes And Treatments For Skin Color Change?

Hello, I completely understand your concern for the skin color change at the chin area. It appears that you have developed Post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation over the chin area. There can be many causes for the same and most commonly is induced by sun exposure. Other than this it can be due to friction or any abrasion which gone unnoticed. I suggest you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen lotion for two to three times per day. In m patients I suggest them to apply a skin lightening cream such as kojic acid or azelaic acid or glycolic acid formulations. Do not try to touch or rub the area as can cause further aggravation of the condition. All the best.