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Iam a 18 years old guy iam quiet fairly skinned and iam having some pigmentation problem minor is it due to hormones no sun exposures please help:(?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Sun: Most likely from sun exposure which stimulates the melanin to be produced at certain areas especially noticeable in people with freckles.

Answered 2/17/2014

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