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What Causes Skin Darkening?
I am a woman of 46. Currently I am 49 kg. Recently I am noticing that my skin is getting darker. within 2-4 months i have become two shade darker. Its not about my face only, its about the whole body. I did not lose my weight recently rather I have increased 1-2 kgs. I dont go out much. I am rarely exposed to the sunlight. Even when I go out I use ucerin sunscreen. Can you tell me why this is happening? Is it due to the ageing or what? Israt
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Fri, 19 Dec 2014
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Since you are suddenly noticing a darkening of the skin complexion ,you surely need to be evaluated in detail to rule out hormonal causes of the same .
You should see a nearby endocrinologist who can do various hormonal assays to check the status of thyroid ,adrenals and other hormone glands .
Dr Geetika Paul
Since you are suddenly noticing a darkening of the skin complexion ,you surely need to be evaluated in detail to rule out hormonal causes of the same .
You should see a nearby endocrinologist who can do various hormonal assays to check the status of thyroid ,adrenals and other hormone glands .
Dr Geetika Paul
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