Sun Damage?

On the apples of my cheeks and bridge of my nose a darker pigment of skin has developed.  It has not faded and if anything become worse, I am using a SPF 15 that is in my daily facial cream (I use a mixer of neutragena and scar cream, cause I think that this will help combat wrinkles).  This darkness developed after a ice fishing trip a few months back.  What is this and how can I get rid of it?  I have exfoliated and that does not work.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Do you have any other associated symptoms of itching, rash , etc.

It would not be advisable to scrub the area too hard as this would irritate the skin. You should try to avoid sweat collection in the areas, keep the areas clean, maintain good personal hygiene, wear lose comfortable clothes. Apply calamine lotion at the sites.

Use a medicated sun screen whenever you go out and try to avoid sun exposure. It would be advisable to rule out vitamin and mineral deficiencies, hormonal imbalance , etc.

Consult a skin specialist for your complaints and discuss whether a demyleininzing agent would help in your case. You could also discuss about microdermabrasion and whether it would help in your case.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.

Post us about what your doctor advises.

Regards.