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  • female
  • 30 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm noticing a dark ring near my nose and nostrils, and I'm not sure what it is or how to get rid of it. I'm really concerned about it. Could you take a look at the attached pictures and let me know what you think?

Doctor 1

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

The dark ring near your nosenostrils could be post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), melasma, contact dermatitis, or skin folds dermatitis, and consulting a dermatologist can help determine the cause and provide personalized treatment.

Dr. Shubham Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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