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Dark Skin Discoloration Around Chin. Allergic To Nuts. Any Instant Solution For This?

hey, i have notice dark skin discolouration around my chin all of a sudden. i know i am allergic to nuts and did took some nuts yesterday but the discolouration on my my chin is not painful or sensitive at all. it is just there dark and ugly rest of my face if fine. I am worried what it is and how can i get ride of it ASAP. and it only appeared yesterday.
Fri, 31 May 2013
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Hello,
Welcome H C M.
As you said you are allergic to nuts.
Hypermelanotic patch on chin may be due to sensitivity to nuts.
It may be fixed drug eruption like lesion...fixed food eruption.
There are reports on such type of lesions cashew nuts,almonds, pea nuts..
Take ashort course of steroid.
Apply mild steroid cream.. Mometasone cream
Avoid soap on face.
Color may remain for long time.

Avoid to ingest culprit nut.

You take advice from nearby dermatologist also.

I hope you got my answer.

Regards.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Dark Skin Discoloration Around Chin. Allergic To Nuts. Any Instant Solution For This?

Hello, Welcome H C M. As you said you are allergic to nuts. Hypermelanotic patch on chin may be due to sensitivity to nuts. It may be fixed drug eruption like lesion...fixed food eruption. There are reports on such type of lesions cashew nuts,almonds, pea nuts.. Take ashort course of steroid. Apply mild steroid cream.. Mometasone cream Avoid soap on face. Color may remain for long time. Avoid to ingest culprit nut. You take advice from nearby dermatologist also. I hope you got my answer. Regards. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD