Question 1

my hair is turning gray, dermatologist prescribed paba tablet does using this tablet also darken my skin color?

Accepted Answer

While this: product is used in sunscreen to block UV light and found in folic acid, It's ability to darken hair or treat vitiligo has mixed reviews. While I don't believe it will hurt you I am not sure how much it will help. And no it should not darken your skin unless you have areas of lost pigment, and there the results again are mixed.

Question 2

having grey hair means, stop in production of melanin? so is it goona effect skin color as well turning into white?

Accepted Answer

Gray Hair ; Skin: Having your hair turn gray does not mean that your skin will also lighten.

Question 3

what causes change in skin color especially the face?

Accepted Answer

Patchy skin?: Irregular skin discoloration can be due to inflammation due to rashes, vascular changes, bacterial or fungal infections of skin, ^ or v in melanin production. Injury, heat, genetics, solar radiation, hormonal changes &amp; exposure to heavy metal are potential causes. REF:  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003224.htm

Question 4

my skin color is getting darker and it very  concerning for me cause only my skin is getting dark in family?

Accepted Answer

Pigmentation: progressive darkening of the skin especially when associated with pigmentation of oral mucosa and darkening of skin creases warrants evaluation for adrenal insufficiency

Question 5

what causes my skin color change?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you have had a previous burn or  sun damage  you may get skin color change. Most of the time the melanin in your skin is reacting to what injured it (radiation, sun , fire, etc).  If your skin is blue it usually means you are not getting enough oxygen, if it is red you are possibly flush either due to heat or dehydration. Sun damage can also cause loss of color in spots on the limbs.

Question 6

scarring on my face and back and when cuts heal they a dark an not my skin color. what is the cause of this, it never use to happen? is there and thing i can get to apply to my skin??

Accepted Answer

Scarring: You MAY have keloids, a type of over-healing after a cut.  Please see your doctor, who may refer you to a dermatologist.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

does dialysis cause skin color change?

Accepted Answer

Sallow complexion: Dialysis shouldn't   change the color of one's skin.

As patients approach needing dialysis, the skin can turn a non-shiny yellow/brown, which is called sallow complexion.

Anemia, low hemoglobin, can cause pallor (pale skin).

Question 8

what is the reason they try to make band aids skin color?

Accepted Answer

Cosmesis: Band aids are made in several colors to blend in with the rest of the skin and not be too obvious.  The color is cosmetic and has no medical purpose.  You can also get them with designs.

Question 9

what could cause gray patches on the skin above the eyebrows and upper lip?

Accepted Answer

Melasma: Melasma is caused by hormones in women usually associated with pregnancy, oral contraceptives, hormonal replacement therapy, etc. It can appear brown, gray, or brown-black. Other causes of gray discoloration are sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, reaction to medications (ie: minocycline).

Question 10

i have a bump on my nose . its a skin color rasied bump on my nose. this bump causes no pain or breathing issues .

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: if is asymptomatic.  Show it to dermatologist just to be sure.

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What causes gray skin color

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My hair is turning gray, dermatologist prescribed paba tablet does using this tablet also darken my skin color?

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Having grey hair means, stop in production of melanin? so is it goona effect skin color as well turning into white?

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What causes change in skin color especially the face?

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My skin color is getting darker and it very concerning for me cause only my skin is getting dark in family?

A member asked:

What causes my skin color change?

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Scarring on my face and back and when cuts heal they a dark an not my skin color. what is the cause of this, it never use to happen? is there and thing i can get to apply to my skin??

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Does dialysis cause skin color change?

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What is the reason they try to make band aids skin color?

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What could cause gray patches on the skin above the eyebrows and upper lip?

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I have a bump on my nose . its a skin color rasied bump on my nose. this bump causes no pain or breathing issues .

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