- female
- 30 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm really worried because over the past 45 months, my face has been getting darker. It has reached a point where it looks like there's a black layer covering my skin. What could be causing this, and is there anything that can help lighten it or stop it from getting worse?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
That could be acanthosis or tan,visit Dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 25/07/2025
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