• female
• 30 Years
• 31/03/2021

Why am I getting dark spots on my face?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 4+ Yrs

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Hyper-Pigmentation or Dark spots can be caused by Acne Scars, Excessive Sun Exposure or Hormonal Changes.

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