I've noticed that my face used to be quite fair, but now it's gradually getting darker. It's really worrying me and I'm not sure what to do. Can you suggest any medical treatments or advice for why my face keeps getting darker day by day?

Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 3+ Yrs

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A darkening face can be caused by various factors, including hormonal changes, sun exposure, or skin conditions like melasma; to address this issue, consider consulting a dermatologist for personalized advice, and potential medical treatments may include topical creams or serums containing ingredients like hydroquinone, kojic acid, or vitamin C to help lighten and even out your skin tone, as well as sun protection measures like broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and a hat to prevent further darkening.

Answered 12 days ago