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?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

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4+ Yrs

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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.

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