- female
- 18 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm 18 and I've got these dark patches on both sides of my nose, kind of like a permanent tan. I used to spend a lot of time in the sun, and it's been about three years with these patches. I've tried everything from doctor-prescribed creams to a chemical peel, and I always use sunscreen, but nothing seems to really help. The only thing that lightened them up was this Lomela cream with hydroquinone, but when I stopped using it, the patches just got darker. I'm worried and frustrated are there any creams or treatments that could help get rid of these dark patches for good?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Kozicare cream is advised.Side-effects include itching and hypersensitivity reactions
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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