I had a c-section about 8 months back, and since then, I've noticed that my face has changed to a much darker shade, especially around the eyes, nose, and mouth. It's quite concerning because I used to have a fair complexion, and now it looks almost like I'm unwell. I'd really appreciate any advice on what might be causing this and what I can do about it. Any help would be fantastic.

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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The dark discoloration around your eyes, nose, and mouth, known as melasma or postpartum facial hyperpigmentation, is a common condition after pregnancy, especially after a C-section; to address this, con

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