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Dark black patches
I delivered a baby.. 4 months back.. Everything was normal.. Since one month I noticed that sum areas of my skin is turning black.. Corner of hands, upper lip,chin, under eye, and legs.. And skin of feet is totally dry.. It was not before... Pls suggest.. What could be the reason..
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this pigmentation.. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Consult on practopro with pics as this could be due to a number of reasons apart from harmonies
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Pune
This happens due to hormonal changes in the body post pregnancy.need to evaluate more on this.consult me online for treatment
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Use a moisturiser twice daily on dry skin
Use a sunscreen befire sun exposure
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Dr. Vindhya Raparla
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi, you would need further evaluation. Since you are feeding the baby, medicines need to be given with caution.
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Consult with pictures so that I can suggest the right way forward.
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Dr. J Prasad
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
These changes are because of hormonal imbalance.
Common postpartum problem .
Consult me on practo pro .
Post pics .
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Drink plenty of water. Don’t delay treatment as the marks will become prominent
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Use regularly a moisturiser
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