Hyperpigmentation melasma?

Now I am 17 yrs old, at 13 my skin started to have some pigmentation. As it was little wheatbrownish colour that time. Now skin on my face and arms have tanned and look quite black. Can I regain earlier skin tone back or fairer skin?

Answers from doctors (1)


Celibre Medical Corporation

Published on Dec 21, 2010

This is a difficult question to address over e-mail as we would not be
sure which condition you have that is causing darkening. You will need
a diagnosis before proceeding.

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Answered by Celibre Medical Corporation

This is a difficult question to address over e-mail as we would not be
sure which condition you have that is causing darkening. You will need
a diagnosis before proceeding.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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