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dark ring around nose
I have a dark ring around my nose that i cant get rid of no matter what i do, does anyone have any suggestions on how to get rid of it?
HI I HAVE DA SAME THING BUT MINE HAS GOTTEN BETTER, IT WAS JUST LIKE YOURS. I USED NEUTROGENA CREAM..U KNOW DA ONE THAT'S IN DA TAN TUBE WITH GOLD OR BRONZE CAP..ITS A SKIN TONER..I FORGOT ACTUAL NAME B/C I DON'T USE ANYMORE. NOW ITS SO UNNOTICEABLE THAT MY MAKE UP COVERS IT UP AND I KNOW IF I HAD CONTINUED TO USE IT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY GONE...I CAN STILL SEE A TRACE B/C I KNEW WHAT WAS ONCE THERE BUT NO ONE ELSE CAN TELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The can be quite a few causes for a dark ring around the nose, such as allergy, rash, stress, reaction to some medication, melasma, pigmentation disorders, fungal infections or certain medical conditions such as SLE.
Melasma is a common skin disorder causing skin discoloration (tan, brown or black) on sun-exposed areas of the face. It is especially common in pregnant women, women who are taking oral contraceptives, and women taking hormone replacement therapy during menopause but it does occur in males sometimes. Other medications, such as anti-seizure medications, may also cause melasma. The condition is usually seen in the 2nd and 3rd decade of life.
The rash is usually symmetrical and present on the cheeks, lips (including upper lips), nose or the forehead. Sun exposure is strongly associated with melasma.
However, the best treatment for melasma is prevention. One should avoid the sun and use daily sunscreen. There are a number of treatment options available such as bleaching creams containing hydroquinone, tretinoin plus cortisone creams, chemical peels, laser and Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL).
You should consult your doctor for a thorough clinical examination and assessment. You may discuss with your doctor about these treatment options.
However, it is important to remember that any treatment should be initiated only under medical supervision.
Take care
The can be quite a few causes for a dark ring around the nose, such as allergy, rash, stress, reaction to some medication, melasma, pigmentation disorders, fungal infections or certain medical conditions such as SLE.
Melasma is a common skin disorder causing skin discoloration (tan, brown or black) on sun-exposed areas of the face. It is especially common in pregnant women, women who are taking oral contraceptives, and women taking hormone replacement therapy during menopause but it does occur in males sometimes. Other medications, such as anti-seizure medications, may also cause melasma. The condition is usually seen in the 2nd and 3rd decade of life.
The rash is usually symmetrical and present on the cheeks, lips (including upper lips), nose or the forehead. Sun exposure is strongly associated with melasma.
However, the best treatment for melasma is prevention. One should avoid the sun and use daily sunscreen. There are a number of treatment options available such as bleaching creams containing hydroquinone, tretinoin plus cortisone creams, chemical peels, laser and Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL).
You should consult your doctor for a thorough clinical examination and assessment. You may discuss with your doctor about these treatment options.
However, it is important to remember that any treatment should be initiated only under medical supervision.
Take care
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